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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,844.46, 236,778.84 and 52,663.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,844.46, 236,778.84 and 52,663.26 is: 78,998.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,844.46 : 236,778.84 = 52,663.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,844.46/236,778.84 = 52,663.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,844.46x = 236,778.84 × 52,663.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,844.46x = 12,469,545,613.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,469,545,613.42/157,844.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,998.94

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