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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,039, 235,610.34 and 63,493.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,039, 235,610.34 and 63,493.72 is: 95,261.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,039 : 235,610.34 = 63,493.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,039/235,610.34 = 63,493.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,039x = 235,610.34 × 63,493.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,039x = 14,959,776,957.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,959,776,957.06/157,039
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,261.54

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