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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,275.84, 235,912.32 and 63,759.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,275.84, 235,912.32 and 63,759.36 is: 95,638.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,275.84 : 235,912.32 = 63,759.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,275.84/235,912.32 = 63,759.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,275.84x = 235,912.32 × 63,759.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,275.84x = 15,041,618,539.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,041,618,539.32/157,275.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,638.46

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