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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,325.97, 235,984.63 and 38,994.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,325.97, 235,984.63 and 38,994.69 is: 58,490.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,325.97 : 235,984.63 = 38,994.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,325.97/235,984.63 = 38,994.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,325.97x = 235,984.63 × 38,994.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,325.97x = 9,202,147,491.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,202,147,491.61/157,325.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,490.96

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