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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,163.92, 235,659.71 and 62,298

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,163.92, 235,659.71 and 62,298 is: 93,412.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,163.92 : 235,659.71 = 62,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,163.92/235,659.71 = 62,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,163.92x = 235,659.71 × 62,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,163.92x = 14,681,128,769.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,681,128,769.33/157,163.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,412.85

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