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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,368.06, 686,161.08 and 157,851.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,368.06, 686,161.08 and 157,851.22 is: 236,814.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,368.06 : 686,161.08 = 157,851.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,368.06/686,161.08 = 157,851.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,368.06x = 686,161.08 × 157,851.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,368.06x = 108,311,363,594.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,311,363,594.52/457,368.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,814.45

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