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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,274.28, 573,480.54 and 157,509.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,274.28, 573,480.54 and 157,509.68 is: 236,292.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,274.28 : 573,480.54 = 157,509.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,274.28/573,480.54 = 157,509.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,274.28x = 573,480.54 × 157,509.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,274.28x = 90,328,733,474.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,328,733,474.22/382,274.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,292.99

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