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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,351.22, 235,858.80 and 62,450

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,351.22, 235,858.80 and 62,450 is: 93,608.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,351.22 : 235,858.80 = 62,450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,351.22/235,858.80 = 62,450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,351.22x = 235,858.80 × 62,450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,351.22x = 14,729,382,060
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,729,382,060/157,351.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,608.31

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