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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,173.92, 235,674.72 and 62,308

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,173.92, 235,674.72 and 62,308 is: 93,427.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,173.92 : 235,674.72 = 62,308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,173.92/235,674.72 = 62,308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,173.92x = 235,674.72 × 62,308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,173.92x = 14,684,420,453.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,684,420,453.76/157,173.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,427.84

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