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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,220.10, 235,830.15 and 52,049.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,220.10, 235,830.15 and 52,049.70 is: 78,074.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,220.10 : 235,830.15 = 52,049.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,220.10/235,830.15 = 52,049.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,220.10x = 235,830.15 × 52,049.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,220.10x = 12,274,888,558.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,274,888,558.46/157,220.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,074.55

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