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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,264.48, 235,933.61 and 52,083.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,264.48, 235,933.61 and 52,083.48 is: 78,137.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,264.48 : 235,933.61 = 52,083.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,264.48/235,933.61 = 52,083.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,264.48x = 235,933.61 × 52,083.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,264.48x = 12,288,243,457.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,288,243,457.76/157,264.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,137.44

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