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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,330.83, 235,908.77 and 52,092.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,330.83, 235,908.77 and 52,092.39 is: 78,109.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,330.83 : 235,908.77 = 52,092.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,330.83/235,908.77 = 52,092.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,330.83x = 235,908.77 × 52,092.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,330.83x = 12,289,051,390.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,289,051,390.80/157,330.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,109.62

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