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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,501.48, 236,253.08 and 39,172.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,501.48, 236,253.08 and 39,172.82 is: 58,759.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,501.48 : 236,253.08 = 39,172.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,501.48/236,253.08 = 39,172.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,501.48x = 236,253.08 × 39,172.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,501.48x = 9,254,699,918.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,254,699,918.95/157,501.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,759.45

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