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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,214.24, 235,822.80 and 63,698

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,214.24, 235,822.80 and 63,698 is: 95,547.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,214.24 : 235,822.80 = 63,698 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,214.24/235,822.80 = 63,698/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,214.24x = 235,822.80 × 63,698
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,214.24x = 15,021,440,714.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,021,440,714.40/157,214.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,547.58

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