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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,591.30, 234,885.83 and 38,261.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,591.30, 234,885.83 and 38,261.55 is: 57,392.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,591.30 : 234,885.83 = 38,261.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,591.30/234,885.83 = 38,261.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,591.30x = 234,885.83 × 38,261.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,591.30x = 8,987,095,737.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,987,095,737.53/156,591.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,392.05

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