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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,171.92, 235,671.72 and 62,306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,171.92, 235,671.72 and 62,306 is: 93,424.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,171.92 : 235,671.72 = 62,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,171.92/235,671.72 = 62,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,171.92x = 235,671.72 × 62,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,171.92x = 14,683,762,186.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,683,762,186.32/157,171.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,424.84

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