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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,122.60, 235,683.90 and 63,695.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,122.60, 235,683.90 and 63,695.40 is: 95,543.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,122.60 : 235,683.90 = 63,695.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,122.60/235,683.90 = 63,695.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,122.60x = 235,683.90 × 63,695.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,122.60x = 15,011,980,284.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,011,980,284.06/157,122.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,543.10

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