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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,046.59, 235,647.72 and 62,274.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,046.59, 235,647.72 and 62,274.74 is: 93,442.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,046.59 : 235,647.72 = 62,274.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,046.59/235,647.72 = 62,274.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,046.59x = 235,647.72 × 62,274.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,046.59x = 14,674,900,494.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,674,900,494.59/157,046.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,442.97

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