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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,765.59, 574,359.80 and 158,073.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,765.59, 574,359.80 and 158,073.75 is: 237,197.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,765.59 : 574,359.80 = 158,073.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,765.59/574,359.80 = 158,073.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,765.59x = 574,359.80 × 158,073.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,765.59x = 90,791,206,644.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,791,206,644.88/382,765.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,197.93

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