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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,066.12, 235,427.82 and 77,159.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,066.12, 235,427.82 and 77,159.08 is: 115,654.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,066.12 : 235,427.82 = 77,159.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,066.12/235,427.82 = 77,159.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,066.12x = 235,427.82 × 77,159.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,066.12x = 18,165,393,997.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,165,393,997.61/157,066.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,654.44

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