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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,974.54, 236,961.82 and 52,793.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,974.54, 236,961.82 and 52,793.51 is: 79,190.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,974.54 : 236,961.82 = 52,793.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,974.54/236,961.82 = 52,793.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,974.54x = 236,961.82 × 52,793.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,974.54x = 12,510,045,094.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,510,045,094.97/157,974.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,190.26

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