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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,955.68, 236,945.98 and 52,775.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,955.68, 236,945.98 and 52,775.02 is: 79,166.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,955.68 : 236,945.98 = 52,775.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,955.68/236,945.98 = 52,775.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,955.68x = 236,945.98 × 52,775.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,955.68x = 12,504,828,833.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,504,828,833.42/157,955.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,166.69

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