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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,170.47, 235,753.39 and 38,841.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,170.47, 235,753.39 and 38,841.81 is: 58,262.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,170.47 : 235,753.39 = 38,841.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,170.47/235,753.39 = 38,841.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,170.47x = 235,753.39 × 38,841.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,170.47x = 9,157,088,381.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,157,088,381.24/157,170.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,262.14

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