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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,855.20, 235,282.80 and 83,127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,855.20, 235,282.80 and 83,127.20 is: 124,690.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,855.20 : 235,282.80 = 83,127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,855.20/235,282.80 = 83,127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,855.20x = 235,282.80 × 83,127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,855.20x = 19,558,400,372.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,558,400,372.16/156,855.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,690.80

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