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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,004.28, 235,363.86 and 57,093.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,004.28, 235,363.86 and 57,093.84 is: 85,588.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,004.28 : 235,363.86 = 57,093.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,004.28/235,363.86 = 57,093.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,004.28x = 235,363.86 × 57,093.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,004.28x = 13,437,826,564.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,437,826,564.62/157,004.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,588.92

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