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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,190.63, 235,822.84 and 52,009.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,190.63, 235,822.84 and 52,009.59 is: 78,026.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,190.63 : 235,822.84 = 52,009.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,190.63/235,822.84 = 52,009.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,190.63x = 235,822.84 × 52,009.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,190.63x = 12,265,050,267.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,265,050,267.90/157,190.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,026.60

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