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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,122.91, 235,684.86 and 38,794.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,122.91, 235,684.86 and 38,794.27 is: 58,191.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,122.91 : 235,684.86 = 38,794.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,122.91/235,684.86 = 38,794.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,122.91x = 235,684.86 × 38,794.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,122.91x = 9,143,222,093.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,143,222,093.75/157,122.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,191.53

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