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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,325.47, 235,983.88 and 38,994.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,325.47, 235,983.88 and 38,994.19 is: 58,490.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,325.47 : 235,983.88 = 38,994.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,325.47/235,983.88 = 38,994.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,325.47x = 235,983.88 × 38,994.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,325.47x = 9,201,998,878.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,201,998,878.77/157,325.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,490.21

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