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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,174.46, 235,759.39 and 38,845.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,174.46, 235,759.39 and 38,845.81 is: 58,268.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,174.46 : 235,759.39 = 38,845.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,174.46/235,759.39 = 38,845.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,174.46x = 235,759.39 × 38,845.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,174.46x = 9,158,263,096.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,158,263,096.63/157,174.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,268.14

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