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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,176.08, 235,761.82 and 38,847.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,176.08, 235,761.82 and 38,847.43 is: 58,270.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,176.08 : 235,761.82 = 38,847.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,176.08/235,761.82 = 38,847.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,176.08x = 235,761.82 × 38,847.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,176.08x = 9,158,740,799.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,158,740,799.12/157,176.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,270.58

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