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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,893, 551,377.82 and 157,283.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,893, 551,377.82 and 157,283.40 is: 235,727.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,893 : 551,377.82 = 157,283.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,893/551,377.82 = 157,283.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,893x = 551,377.82 × 157,283.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,893x = 86,722,578,214.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,722,578,214.19/367,893
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,727.72

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