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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,060.82, 235,593.73 and 38,732.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,060.82, 235,593.73 and 38,732.20 is: 58,098.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,060.82 : 235,593.73 = 38,732.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,060.82/235,593.73 = 38,732.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,060.82x = 235,593.73 × 38,732.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,060.82x = 9,125,063,469.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,125,063,469.11/157,060.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,098.92

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