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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,775.58, 236,575.89 and 52,537.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,775.58, 236,575.89 and 52,537.14 is: 78,776.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,775.58 : 236,575.89 = 52,537.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,775.58/236,575.89 = 52,537.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,775.58x = 236,575.89 × 52,537.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,775.58x = 12,429,020,653.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,429,020,653.55/157,775.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,776.58

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