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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,194.96, 235,792.43 and 38,867.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,194.96, 235,792.43 and 38,867.33 is: 58,300.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,194.96 : 235,792.43 = 38,867.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,194.96/235,792.43 = 38,867.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,194.96x = 235,792.43 × 38,867.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,194.96x = 9,164,620,815.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,164,620,815.01/157,194.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,300.98

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