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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,111.59, 235,704.29 and 51,930.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,111.59, 235,704.29 and 51,930.55 is: 77,908.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,111.59 : 235,704.29 = 51,930.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,111.59/235,704.29 = 51,930.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,111.59x = 235,704.29 × 51,930.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,111.59x = 12,240,252,568.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,240,252,568.15/157,111.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,908.02

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