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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,451.18, 236,182.44 and 39,123.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,451.18, 236,182.44 and 39,123.14 is: 58,686.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,451.18 : 236,182.44 = 39,123.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,451.18/236,182.44 = 39,123.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,451.18x = 236,182.44 × 39,123.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,451.18x = 9,240,198,665.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,240,198,665.66/157,451.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,686.12

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