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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,193.46, 235,790.18 and 38,865.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,193.46, 235,790.18 and 38,865.83 is: 58,298.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,193.46 : 235,790.18 = 38,865.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,193.46/235,790.18 = 38,865.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,193.46x = 235,790.18 × 38,865.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,193.46x = 9,164,179,678.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,164,179,678.27/157,193.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,298.73

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