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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,057.55, 573,206.35 and 157,523.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,057.55, 573,206.35 and 157,523.66 is: 236,334.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,057.55 : 573,206.35 = 157,523.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,057.55/573,206.35 = 157,523.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,057.55x = 573,206.35 × 157,523.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,057.55x = 90,293,563,226.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,293,563,226.45/382,057.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,334.98

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