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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,441.24, 236,243.30 and 62,651

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,441.24, 236,243.30 and 62,651 is: 94,008.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,441.24 : 236,243.30 = 62,651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,441.24/236,243.30 = 62,651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,441.24x = 236,243.30 × 62,651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,441.24x = 14,800,878,988.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,800,878,988.30/157,441.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,008.91

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