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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,272.77, 573,478.29 and 157,508.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,272.77, 573,478.29 and 157,508.17 is: 236,290.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,272.77 : 573,478.29 = 157,508.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,272.77/573,478.29 = 157,508.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,272.77x = 573,478.29 × 157,508.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,272.77x = 90,327,514,558.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,327,514,558.93/382,272.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,290.74

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