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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,512.32, 236,269.34 and 39,183.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,512.32, 236,269.34 and 39,183.66 is: 58,775.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,512.32 : 236,269.34 = 39,183.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,512.32/236,269.34 = 39,183.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,512.32x = 236,269.34 × 39,183.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,512.32x = 9,257,897,486.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,257,897,486.98/157,512.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,775.70

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