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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,124.60, 235,686.90 and 63,697.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,124.60, 235,686.90 and 63,697.40 is: 95,546.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,124.60 : 235,686.90 = 63,697.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,124.60/235,686.90 = 63,697.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,124.60x = 235,686.90 × 63,697.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,124.60x = 15,012,642,744.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,012,642,744.06/157,124.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,546.10

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