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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,877.38, 237,745.24 and 113,814.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,877.38, 237,745.24 and 113,814.19 is: 171,391.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,877.38 : 237,745.24 = 113,814.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,877.38/237,745.24 = 113,814.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,877.38x = 237,745.24 × 113,814.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,877.38x = 27,058,781,916.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,058,781,916.96/157,877.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,391.13

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