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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,826.70, 573,816.96 and 158,063.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,826.70, 573,816.96 and 158,063.22 is: 236,920.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,826.70 : 573,816.96 = 158,063.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,826.70/573,816.96 = 158,063.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,826.70x = 573,816.96 × 158,063.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,826.70x = 90,699,356,388.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,699,356,388.21/382,826.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,920.14

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