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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,484.96, 236,233.92 and 52,314.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,484.96, 236,233.92 and 52,314.56 is: 78,473.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,484.96 : 236,233.92 = 52,314.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,484.96/236,233.92 = 52,314.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,484.96x = 236,233.92 × 52,314.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,484.96x = 12,358,473,581.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,358,473,581.88/157,484.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,473.99

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