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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,962.46, 235,444.60 and 38,633

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,962.46, 235,444.60 and 38,633 is: 57,949.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,962.46 : 235,444.60 = 38,633 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,962.46/235,444.60 = 38,633/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,962.46x = 235,444.60 × 38,633
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,962.46x = 9,095,931,231.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,095,931,231.80/156,962.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,949.72

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