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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,164, 235,752.48 and 46,356

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,164, 235,752.48 and 46,356 is: 69,535.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,164 : 235,752.48 = 46,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,164/235,752.48 = 46,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,164x = 235,752.48 × 46,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,164x = 10,928,541,962.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,928,541,962.88/157,164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,535.91

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