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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,120.32, 235,671.68 and 38,791.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,120.32, 235,671.68 and 38,791.04 is: 58,184.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,120.32 : 235,671.68 = 38,791.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,120.32/235,671.68 = 38,791.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,120.32x = 235,671.68 × 38,791.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,120.32x = 9,141,949,565.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,141,949,565.75/157,120.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,184.39

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