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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,275.77, 475,664.04 and 157,241.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,275.77, 475,664.04 and 157,241.75 is: 235,738.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,275.77 : 475,664.04 = 157,241.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,275.77/475,664.04 = 157,241.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,275.77x = 475,664.04 × 157,241.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,275.77x = 74,794,243,683.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,794,243,683.35/317,275.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,738.91

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