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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,213.66, 843,268.23 and 157,442.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,213.66, 843,268.23 and 157,442.50 is: 236,149.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,213.66 : 843,268.23 = 157,442.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,213.66/843,268.23 = 157,442.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,213.66x = 843,268.23 × 157,442.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,213.66x = 132,766,258,301.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,766,258,301.78/562,213.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,149.12

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