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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,333.63, 234,498.76 and 38,005.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,333.63, 234,498.76 and 38,005.09 is: 57,007.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,333.63 : 234,498.76 = 38,005.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,333.63/234,498.76 = 38,005.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,333.63x = 234,498.76 × 38,005.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,333.63x = 8,912,146,478.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,912,146,478.69/156,333.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,007.23

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