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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,170.92, 235,670.22 and 62,305

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,170.92, 235,670.22 and 62,305 is: 93,423.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,170.92 : 235,670.22 = 62,305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,170.92/235,670.22 = 62,305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,170.92x = 235,670.22 × 62,305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,170.92x = 14,683,433,057.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,683,433,057.10/157,170.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,423.34

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