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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,892, 551,376.32 and 157,282.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,892, 551,376.32 and 157,282.40 is: 235,726.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,892 : 551,376.32 = 157,282.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,892/551,376.32 = 157,282.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,892x = 551,376.32 × 157,282.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,892x = 86,721,790,912.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,721,790,912.77/367,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,726.22

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