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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,484.54, 236,227.73 and 39,155.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,484.54, 236,227.73 and 39,155.90 is: 58,734.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,484.54 : 236,227.73 = 39,155.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,484.54/236,227.73 = 39,155.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,484.54x = 236,227.73 × 39,155.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,484.54x = 9,249,707,996.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,249,707,996.19/157,484.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,734.07

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