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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,481.40, 573,722.10 and 157,767.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,481.40, 573,722.10 and 157,767.15 is: 236,650.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,481.40 : 573,722.10 = 157,767.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,481.40/573,722.10 = 157,767.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,481.40x = 573,722.10 × 157,767.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,481.40x = 90,514,500,609.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,514,500,609.02/382,481.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,650.73

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