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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,567.12, 236,281.40 and 59,002

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,567.12, 236,281.40 and 59,002 is: 88,477.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,567.12 : 236,281.40 = 59,002 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,567.12/236,281.40 = 59,002/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,567.12x = 236,281.40 × 59,002
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,567.12x = 13,941,075,162.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,941,075,162.80/157,567.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,477.06

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