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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,278.60, 235,785.18 and 63,849.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,278.60, 235,785.18 and 63,849.96 is: 95,721.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,278.60 : 235,785.18 = 63,849.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,278.60/235,785.18 = 63,849.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,278.60x = 235,785.18 × 63,849.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,278.60x = 15,054,874,311.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,054,874,311.59/157,278.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,721.06

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