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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,643.82, 236,480.40 and 62,851.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,643.82, 236,480.40 and 62,851.05 is: 94,282.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,643.82 : 236,480.40 = 62,851.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,643.82/236,480.40 = 62,851.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,643.82x = 236,480.40 × 62,851.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,643.82x = 14,863,041,444.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,863,041,444.42/157,643.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,282.42

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