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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,345.24, 235,849.76 and 62,444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,345.24, 235,849.76 and 62,444 is: 93,599.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,345.24 : 235,849.76 = 62,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,345.24/235,849.76 = 62,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,345.24x = 235,849.76 × 62,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,345.24x = 14,727,402,413.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,727,402,413.44/157,345.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,599.29

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