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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,148.76, 235,716.75 and 38,817.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,148.76, 235,716.75 and 38,817.12 is: 58,224.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,148.76 : 235,716.75 = 38,817.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,148.76/235,716.75 = 38,817.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,148.76x = 235,716.75 × 38,817.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,148.76x = 9,149,845,370.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,149,845,370.76/157,148.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,224.10

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