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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,644.40, 425,466.60 and 157,673.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,644.40, 425,466.60 and 157,673.20 is: 236,509.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,644.40 : 425,466.60 = 157,673.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,644.40/425,466.60 = 157,673.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,644.40x = 425,466.60 × 157,673.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,644.40x = 67,084,680,315.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,084,680,315.12/283,644.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,509.80

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