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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,553.68, 635,281.56 and 157,319.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,553.68, 635,281.56 and 157,319.64 is: 235,961.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,553.68 : 635,281.56 = 157,319.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,553.68/635,281.56 = 157,319.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,553.68x = 635,281.56 × 157,319.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,553.68x = 99,942,266,317.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,942,266,317.84/423,553.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,961.27

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