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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,243.16, 640,723.80 and 157,309.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,243.16, 640,723.80 and 157,309.04 is: 235,911.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,243.16 : 640,723.80 = 157,309.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,243.16/640,723.80 = 157,309.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,243.16x = 640,723.80 × 157,309.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,243.16x = 100,791,645,883.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,791,645,883.15/427,243.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,911.67

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