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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,167.20, 235,750.80 and 38,837.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,167.20, 235,750.80 and 38,837.60 is: 58,256.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,167.20 : 235,750.80 = 38,837.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,167.20/235,750.80 = 38,837.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,167.20x = 235,750.80 × 38,837.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,167.20x = 9,155,995,270.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,155,995,270.08/157,167.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,256.40

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