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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,522.89, 236,283.93 and 39,194.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,522.89, 236,283.93 and 39,194.31 is: 58,791.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,522.89 : 236,283.93 = 39,194.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,522.89/236,283.93 = 39,194.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,522.89x = 236,283.93 × 39,194.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,522.89x = 9,260,985,600.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,260,985,600.44/157,522.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,791.36

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