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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,175.08, 235,760.32 and 38,846.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,175.08, 235,760.32 and 38,846.43 is: 58,269.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,175.08 : 235,760.32 = 38,846.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,175.08/235,760.32 = 38,846.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,175.08x = 235,760.32 × 38,846.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,175.08x = 9,158,446,816.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,158,446,816.22/157,175.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,269.08

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