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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,075.70, 235,613.55 and 82,166.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,075.70, 235,613.55 and 82,166.90 is: 123,250.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,075.70 : 235,613.55 = 82,166.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,075.70/235,613.55 = 82,166.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,075.70x = 235,613.55 × 82,166.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,075.70x = 19,359,635,001.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,359,635,001.50/157,075.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,250.35

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