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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,189.97, 573,353.91 and 157,427.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,189.97, 573,353.91 and 157,427.73 is: 236,170.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,189.97 : 573,353.91 = 157,427.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,189.97/573,353.91 = 157,427.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,189.97x = 573,353.91 × 157,427.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,189.97x = 90,261,804,537.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,261,804,537.92/382,189.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,170.00

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