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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,140.19, 685,755.38 and 157,581.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,140.19, 685,755.38 and 157,581.34 is: 236,387.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,140.19 : 685,755.38 = 157,581.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,140.19/685,755.38 = 157,581.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,140.19x = 685,755.38 × 157,581.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,140.19x = 108,062,251,692.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,062,251,692.61/457,140.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,387.55

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