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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,276.53, 573,483.92 and 157,511.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,276.53, 573,483.92 and 157,511.93 is: 236,296.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,276.53 : 573,483.92 = 157,511.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,276.53/573,483.92 = 157,511.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,276.53x = 573,483.92 × 157,511.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,276.53x = 90,330,555,408.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,330,555,408.19/382,276.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,296.37

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