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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,427.70, 236,119.95 and 52,235.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,427.70, 236,119.95 and 52,235.70 is: 78,346.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,427.70 : 236,119.95 = 52,235.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,427.70/236,119.95 = 52,235.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,427.70x = 236,119.95 × 52,235.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,427.70x = 12,333,890,872.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,333,890,872.22/157,427.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,346.38

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