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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,064.67, 235,457.55 and 57,206.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,064.67, 235,457.55 and 57,206.25 is: 85,758.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,064.67 : 235,457.55 = 57,206.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,064.67/235,457.55 = 57,206.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,064.67x = 235,457.55 × 57,206.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,064.67x = 13,469,643,469.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,469,643,469.69/157,064.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,758.58

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