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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,176.92, 235,679.22 and 62,311

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,176.92, 235,679.22 and 62,311 is: 93,432.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,176.92 : 235,679.22 = 62,311 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,176.92/235,679.22 = 62,311/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,176.92x = 235,679.22 × 62,311
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,176.92x = 14,685,407,877.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,685,407,877.42/157,176.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,432.34

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