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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,055.32, 235,585.47 and 38,726.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,055.32, 235,585.47 and 38,726.69 is: 58,090.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,055.32 : 235,585.47 = 38,726.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,055.32/235,585.47 = 38,726.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,055.32x = 235,585.47 × 38,726.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,055.32x = 9,123,445,465.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,123,445,465.19/157,055.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,090.65

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