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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,437.54, 236,155.43 and 39,108.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,437.54, 236,155.43 and 39,108.83 is: 58,663.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,437.54 : 236,155.43 = 39,108.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,437.54/236,155.43 = 39,108.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,437.54x = 236,155.43 × 39,108.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,437.54x = 9,235,761,482.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,235,761,482.44/157,437.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,663.02

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