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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,158, 235,780.28 and 46,350

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,158, 235,780.28 and 46,350 is: 69,537.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,158 : 235,780.28 = 46,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,158/235,780.28 = 46,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,158x = 235,780.28 × 46,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,158x = 10,928,415,978
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,928,415,978/157,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,537.76

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