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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,975.30, 236,955.66 and 39,644.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,975.30, 236,955.66 and 39,644.02 is: 59,464.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,975.30 : 236,955.66 = 39,644.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,975.30/236,955.66 = 39,644.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,975.30x = 236,955.66 × 39,644.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,975.30x = 9,393,874,924.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,393,874,924.15/157,975.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,464.20

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