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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,164.92, 235,661.21 and 62,299

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,164.92, 235,661.21 and 62,299 is: 93,414.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,164.92 : 235,661.21 = 62,299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,164.92/235,661.21 = 62,299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,164.92x = 235,661.21 × 62,299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,164.92x = 14,681,457,721.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,681,457,721.79/157,164.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,414.34

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