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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,425.12, 236,136.87 and 39,096.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,425.12, 236,136.87 and 39,096.45 is: 58,644.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,425.12 : 236,136.87 = 39,096.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,425.12/236,136.87 = 39,096.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,425.12x = 236,136.87 × 39,096.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,425.12x = 9,232,113,331.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,232,113,331.11/157,425.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,644.47

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