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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,268.79, 640,966.95 and 157,376.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,268.79, 640,966.95 and 157,376.37 is: 236,088.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,268.79 : 640,966.95 = 157,376.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,268.79/640,966.95 = 157,376.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,268.79x = 640,966.95 × 157,376.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,268.79x = 100,873,051,880.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,873,051,880.97/427,268.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,088.04

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