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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,208.76, 235,806.66 and 38,877.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,208.76, 235,806.66 and 38,877.12 is: 58,314.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,208.76 : 235,806.66 = 38,877.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,208.76/235,806.66 = 38,877.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,208.76x = 235,806.66 × 38,877.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,208.76x = 9,167,483,817.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,167,483,817.62/157,208.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,314.08

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