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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,763.91, 236,646.48 and 39,435.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,763.91, 236,646.48 and 39,435.39 is: 59,153.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,763.91 : 236,646.48 = 39,435.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,763.91/236,646.48 = 39,435.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,763.91x = 236,646.48 × 39,435.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,763.91x = 9,332,246,230.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,332,246,230.93/157,763.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,153.24

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