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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,333.21, 235,912.33 and 52,094.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,333.21, 235,912.33 and 52,094.77 is: 78,113.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,333.21 : 235,912.33 = 52,094.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,333.21/235,912.33 = 52,094.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,333.21x = 235,912.33 × 52,094.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,333.21x = 12,289,798,571.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,289,798,571.51/157,333.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,113.19

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