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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,185.47, 573,347.16 and 157,423.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,185.47, 573,347.16 and 157,423.23 is: 236,163.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,185.47 : 573,347.16 = 157,423.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,185.47/573,347.16 = 157,423.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,185.47x = 573,347.16 × 157,423.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,185.47x = 90,258,161,838.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,258,161,838.53/382,185.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,163.25

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