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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,051.68, 235,577.52 and 63,623.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,051.68, 235,577.52 and 63,623.04 is: 95,434.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,051.68 : 235,577.52 = 63,623.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,051.68/235,577.52 = 63,623.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,051.68x = 235,577.52 × 63,623.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,051.68x = 14,988,157,978.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,988,157,978.06/157,051.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,434.56

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