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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,002.08, 235,503.20 and 38,675.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,002.08, 235,503.20 and 38,675.72 is: 58,013.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,002.08 : 235,503.20 = 38,675.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,002.08/235,503.20 = 38,675.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,002.08x = 235,503.20 × 38,675.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,002.08x = 9,108,255,822.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,108,255,822.30/157,002.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,013.60

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