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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,335.70, 235,916.06 and 52,097.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,335.70, 235,916.06 and 52,097.26 is: 78,116.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,335.70 : 235,916.06 = 52,097.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,335.70/235,916.06 = 52,097.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,335.70x = 235,916.06 × 52,097.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,335.70x = 12,290,580,316.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,290,580,316.00/157,335.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,116.92

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