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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,673.26, 236,511.65 and 52,492.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,673.26, 236,511.65 and 52,492.06 is: 78,738.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,673.26 : 236,511.65 = 52,492.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,673.26/236,511.65 = 52,492.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,673.26x = 236,511.65 × 52,492.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,673.26x = 12,414,983,722.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,414,983,722.50/157,673.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,738.68

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