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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,467.93, 236,201.70 and 39,139.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,467.93, 236,201.70 and 39,139.27 is: 58,708.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,467.93 : 236,201.70 = 39,139.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,467.93/236,201.70 = 39,139.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,467.93x = 236,201.70 × 39,139.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,467.93x = 9,244,761,835.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,244,761,835.03/157,467.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,708.85

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