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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,973, 236,996.94 and 47,167.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,973, 236,996.94 and 47,167.88 is: 70,763.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,973 : 236,996.94 = 47,167.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,973/236,996.94 = 47,167.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,973x = 236,996.94 × 47,167.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,973x = 11,178,643,226.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,178,643,226.29/157,973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,763.00

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