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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,253.88, 235,882.64 and 38,926.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,253.88, 235,882.64 and 38,926.24 is: 58,389.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,253.88 : 235,882.64 = 38,926.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,253.88/235,882.64 = 38,926.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,253.88x = 235,882.64 × 38,926.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,253.88x = 9,182,024,256.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,182,024,256.47/157,253.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,389.81

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