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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,064.40, 235,596.60 and 154,472.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,064.40, 235,596.60 and 154,472.40 is: 231,708.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,064.40 : 235,596.60 = 154,472.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,064.40/235,596.60 = 154,472.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,064.40x = 235,596.60 × 154,472.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,064.40x = 36,393,172,233.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,393,172,233.84/157,064.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,708.60

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