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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,180.28, 235,770.60 and 38,849.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,180.28, 235,770.60 and 38,849.81 is: 58,274.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,180.28 : 235,770.60 = 38,849.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,180.28/235,770.60 = 38,849.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,180.28x = 235,770.60 × 38,849.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,180.28x = 9,159,643,013.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,159,643,013.59/157,180.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,274.76

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