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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,513.32, 236,270.84 and 39,184.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,513.32, 236,270.84 and 39,184.66 is: 58,777.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,513.32 : 236,270.84 = 39,184.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,513.32/236,270.84 = 39,184.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,513.32x = 236,270.84 × 39,184.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,513.32x = 9,258,192,533.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,258,192,533.31/157,513.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,777.20

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