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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,252.88, 235,881.14 and 38,925.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,252.88, 235,881.14 and 38,925.24 is: 58,388.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,252.88 : 235,881.14 = 38,925.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,252.88/235,881.14 = 38,925.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,252.88x = 235,881.14 × 38,925.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,252.88x = 9,181,729,791.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,181,729,791.35/157,252.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,388.31

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