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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,046.61, 235,647.77 and 62,274.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,046.61, 235,647.77 and 62,274.77 is: 93,443.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,046.61 : 235,647.77 = 62,274.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,046.61/235,647.77 = 62,274.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,046.61x = 235,647.77 × 62,274.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,046.61x = 14,674,910,071.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,674,910,071.83/157,046.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,443.02

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