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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,977.61, 237,007.92 and 56,785.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,977.61, 237,007.92 and 56,785.93 is: 85,193.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,977.61 : 237,007.92 = 56,785.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,977.61/237,007.92 = 56,785.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,977.61x = 237,007.92 × 56,785.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,977.61x = 13,458,715,154.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,458,715,154.57/157,977.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,193.81

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