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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,241.70, 555,563.48 and 157,129.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,241.70, 555,563.48 and 157,129.48 is: 235,779.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,241.70 : 555,563.48 = 157,129.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,241.70/555,563.48 = 157,129.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,241.70x = 555,563.48 × 157,129.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,241.70x = 87,295,400,628.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,295,400,628.20/370,241.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,779.50

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