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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,174.72, 685,794.93 and 157,650.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,174.72, 685,794.93 and 157,650.98 is: 236,487.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,174.72 : 685,794.93 = 157,650.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,174.72/685,794.93 = 157,650.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,174.72x = 685,794.93 × 157,650.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,174.72x = 108,116,238,773.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,116,238,773.37/457,174.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,487.79

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