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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,284.84, 235,925.82 and 63,768.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,284.84, 235,925.82 and 63,768.36 is: 95,651.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,284.84 : 235,925.82 = 63,768.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,284.84/235,925.82 = 63,768.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,284.84x = 235,925.82 × 63,768.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,284.84x = 15,044,602,623.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,044,602,623.06/157,284.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,651.96

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