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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,439.24, 236,240.30 and 62,649

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,439.24, 236,240.30 and 62,649 is: 94,005.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,439.24 : 236,240.30 = 62,649 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,439.24/236,240.30 = 62,649/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,439.24x = 236,240.30 × 62,649
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,439.24x = 14,800,218,554.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,800,218,554.70/157,439.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,005.91

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