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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,029.88, 235,643.28 and 82,209.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,029.88, 235,643.28 and 82,209.92 is: 123,366.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,029.88 : 235,643.28 = 82,209.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,029.88/235,643.28 = 82,209.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,029.88x = 235,643.28 × 82,209.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,029.88x = 19,372,215,197.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,372,215,197.34/157,029.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,366.43

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