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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,141.82, 685,757.84 and 157,582.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,141.82, 685,757.84 and 157,582.96 is: 236,389.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,141.82 : 685,757.84 = 157,582.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,141.82/685,757.84 = 157,582.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,141.82x = 685,757.84 × 157,582.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,141.82x = 108,063,750,270.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,063,750,270.41/457,141.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,389.99

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