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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,189.32, 573,352.93 and 157,427.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,189.32, 573,352.93 and 157,427.07 is: 236,169.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,189.32 : 573,352.93 = 157,427.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,189.32/573,352.93 = 157,427.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,189.32x = 573,352.93 × 157,427.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,189.32x = 90,261,273,307.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,261,273,307.15/382,189.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,169.01

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