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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,326.47, 235,985.37 and 38,995.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,326.47, 235,985.37 and 38,995.19 is: 58,491.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,326.47 : 235,985.37 = 38,995.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,326.47/235,985.37 = 38,995.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,326.47x = 235,985.37 × 38,995.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,326.47x = 9,202,294,340.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,202,294,340.37/157,326.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,491.71

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