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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,448.67, 236,172.12 and 39,119.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,448.67, 236,172.12 and 39,119.95 is: 58,679.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,448.67 : 236,172.12 = 39,119.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,448.67/236,172.12 = 39,119.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,448.67x = 236,172.12 × 39,119.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,448.67x = 9,239,041,525.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,239,041,525.79/157,448.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,679.71

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