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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,370.12, 555,445.60 and 157,135.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,370.12, 555,445.60 and 157,135.34 is: 235,656.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,370.12 : 555,445.60 = 157,135.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,370.12/555,445.60 = 157,135.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,370.12x = 555,445.60 × 157,135.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,370.12x = 87,280,135,087.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,280,135,087.17/370,370.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,656.52

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