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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,255.70, 235,980.75 and 63,762.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,255.70, 235,980.75 and 63,762.26 is: 95,682.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,255.70 : 235,980.75 = 63,762.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,255.70/235,980.75 = 63,762.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,255.70x = 235,980.75 × 63,762.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,255.70x = 15,046,665,936.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,046,665,936.50/157,255.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,682.80

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