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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,729.43, 551,814.47 and 157,367.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,729.43, 551,814.47 and 157,367.57 is: 236,145.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,729.43 : 551,814.47 = 157,367.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,729.43/551,814.47 = 157,367.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,729.43x = 551,814.47 × 157,367.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,729.43x = 86,837,698,688.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,837,698,688.83/367,729.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,145.64

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