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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,424.60, 236,136.90 and 63,997.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,424.60, 236,136.90 and 63,997.40 is: 95,996.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,424.60 : 236,136.90 = 63,997.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,424.60/236,136.90 = 63,997.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,424.60x = 236,136.90 × 63,997.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,424.60x = 15,112,147,644.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,112,147,644.06/157,424.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,996.10

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