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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,069.60, 235,450.80 and 63,450.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,069.60, 235,450.80 and 63,450.40 is: 95,113.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,069.60 : 235,450.80 = 63,450.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,069.60/235,450.80 = 63,450.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,069.60x = 235,450.80 × 63,450.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,069.60x = 14,939,447,440.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,939,447,440.32/157,069.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,113.55

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