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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,177.28, 235,766.10 and 38,846.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,177.28, 235,766.10 and 38,846.81 is: 58,270.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,177.28 : 235,766.10 = 38,846.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,177.28/235,766.10 = 38,846.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,177.28x = 235,766.10 × 38,846.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,177.28x = 9,158,760,891.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,158,760,891.14/157,177.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,270.26

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