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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,026.24, 572,567.94 and 157,246.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,026.24, 572,567.94 and 157,246.38 is: 235,675.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,026.24 : 572,567.94 = 157,246.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,026.24/572,567.94 = 157,246.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,026.24x = 572,567.94 × 157,246.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,026.24x = 90,034,235,869.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,034,235,869.06/382,026.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,675.53

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