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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,462.79, 236,231.44 and 62,698.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,462.79, 236,231.44 and 62,698.46 is: 94,062.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,462.79 : 236,231.44 = 62,698.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,462.79/236,231.44 = 62,698.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,462.79x = 236,231.44 × 62,698.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,462.79x = 14,811,346,153.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,811,346,153.68/157,462.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,062.52

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