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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,187.75, 573,350.56 and 157,425.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,187.75, 573,350.56 and 157,425.48 is: 236,166.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,187.75 : 573,350.56 = 157,425.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,187.75/573,350.56 = 157,425.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,187.75x = 573,350.56 × 157,425.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,187.75x = 90,259,986,722.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,259,986,722.71/382,187.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,166.62

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