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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,169.34, 235,751.71 and 38,840.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,169.34, 235,751.71 and 38,840.69 is: 58,260.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,169.34 : 235,751.71 = 38,840.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,169.34/235,751.71 = 38,840.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,169.34x = 235,751.71 × 38,840.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,169.34x = 9,156,759,085.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,156,759,085.08/157,169.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,260.47

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