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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,167.77, 235,751.85 and 38,837.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,167.77, 235,751.85 and 38,837.30 is: 58,255.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,167.77 : 235,751.85 = 38,837.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,167.77/235,751.85 = 38,837.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,167.77x = 235,751.85 × 38,837.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,167.77x = 9,155,964,145.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,155,964,145.25/157,167.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,255.99

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