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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,170.72, 235,753.77 and 38,842.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,170.72, 235,753.77 and 38,842.06 is: 58,262.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,170.72 : 235,753.77 = 38,842.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,170.72/235,753.77 = 38,842.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,170.72x = 235,753.77 × 38,842.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,170.72x = 9,157,162,079.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,157,162,079.57/157,170.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,262.52

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