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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,331.33, 235,909.52 and 52,092.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,331.33, 235,909.52 and 52,092.89 is: 78,110.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,331.33 : 235,909.52 = 52,092.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,331.33/235,909.52 = 52,092.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,331.33x = 235,909.52 × 52,092.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,331.33x = 12,289,208,414.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,289,208,414.85/157,331.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,110.37

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