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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,175.72, 685,796.43 and 157,651.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,175.72, 685,796.43 and 157,651.98 is: 236,489.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,175.72 : 685,796.43 = 157,651.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,175.72/685,796.43 = 157,651.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,175.72x = 685,796.43 × 157,651.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,175.72x = 108,117,165,066.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,117,165,066.43/457,175.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,489.30

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