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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,511.31, 236,267.82 and 39,182.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,511.31, 236,267.82 and 39,182.67 is: 58,774.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,511.31 : 236,267.82 = 39,182.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,511.31/236,267.82 = 39,182.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,511.31x = 236,267.82 × 39,182.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,511.31x = 9,257,604,022.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,257,604,022.68/157,511.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,774.22

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