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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,825.69, 235,239.75 and 38,498.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,825.69, 235,239.75 and 38,498.06 is: 57,747.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,825.69 : 235,239.75 = 38,498.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,825.69/235,239.75 = 38,498.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,825.69x = 235,239.75 × 38,498.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,825.69x = 9,056,272,833.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,056,272,833.69/156,825.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,747.38

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