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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,176.23, 235,762.02 and 38,847.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,176.23, 235,762.02 and 38,847.56 is: 58,270.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,176.23 : 235,762.02 = 38,847.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,176.23/235,762.02 = 38,847.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,176.23x = 235,762.02 × 38,847.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,176.23x = 9,158,778,038.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,158,778,038.86/157,176.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,270.76

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