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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,175.92, 235,677.72 and 62,310

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,175.92, 235,677.72 and 62,310 is: 93,430.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,175.92 : 235,677.72 = 62,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,175.92/235,677.72 = 62,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,175.92x = 235,677.72 × 62,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,175.92x = 14,685,078,733.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,685,078,733.20/157,175.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,430.84

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