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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,114.24, 235,682.30 and 52,007.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,114.24, 235,682.30 and 52,007.02 is: 78,014.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,114.24 : 235,682.30 = 52,007.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,114.24/235,682.30 = 52,007.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,114.24x = 235,682.30 × 52,007.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,114.24x = 12,257,134,089.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,257,134,089.75/157,114.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,014.15

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