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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,252, 235,878 and 46,452.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,252, 235,878 and 46,452.64 is: 69,678.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,252 : 235,878 = 46,452.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,252/235,878 = 46,452.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,252x = 235,878 × 46,452.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,252x = 10,957,155,817.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,957,155,817.92/157,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,678.96

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