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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,119.91, 235,680.36 and 38,791.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,119.91, 235,680.36 and 38,791.27 is: 58,187.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,119.91 : 235,680.36 = 38,791.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,119.91/235,680.36 = 38,791.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,119.91x = 235,680.36 × 38,791.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,119.91x = 9,142,340,478.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,142,340,478.46/157,119.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,187.03

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