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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,277.78, 573,485.80 and 157,513.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,277.78, 573,485.80 and 157,513.18 is: 236,298.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,277.78 : 573,485.80 = 157,513.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,277.78/573,485.80 = 157,513.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,277.78x = 573,485.80 × 157,513.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,277.78x = 90,331,572,042.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,331,572,042.84/382,277.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,298.25

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