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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,174.96, 235,760.13 and 38,846.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,174.96, 235,760.13 and 38,846.31 is: 58,268.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,174.96 : 235,760.13 = 38,846.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,174.96/235,760.13 = 38,846.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,174.96x = 235,760.13 × 38,846.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,174.96x = 9,158,411,095.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,158,411,095.62/157,174.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,268.89

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