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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,254.13, 235,883.01 and 38,926.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,254.13, 235,883.01 and 38,926.49 is: 58,390.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,254.13 : 235,883.01 = 38,926.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,254.13/235,883.01 = 38,926.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,254.13x = 235,883.01 × 38,926.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,254.13x = 9,182,097,629.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,182,097,629.93/157,254.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,390.18

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