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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,253.13, 235,881.51 and 38,925.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,253.13, 235,881.51 and 38,925.49 is: 58,388.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,253.13 : 235,881.51 = 38,925.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,253.13/235,881.51 = 38,925.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,253.13x = 235,881.51 × 38,925.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,253.13x = 9,181,803,358.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,181,803,358.69/157,253.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,388.68

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