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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,409.64, 236,120.22 and 63,913.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,409.64, 236,120.22 and 63,913.32 is: 95,872.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,409.64 : 236,120.22 = 63,913.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,409.64/236,120.22 = 63,913.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,409.64x = 236,120.22 × 63,913.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,409.64x = 15,091,227,179.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,091,227,179.33/157,409.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,872.32

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