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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,467.70, 236,230.35 and 63,982.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,467.70, 236,230.35 and 63,982.90 is: 95,986.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,467.70 : 236,230.35 = 63,982.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,467.70/236,230.35 = 63,982.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,467.70x = 236,230.35 × 63,982.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,467.70x = 15,114,702,861.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,114,702,861.02/157,467.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,986.05

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