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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,078.20, 235,617.30 and 82,169.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,078.20, 235,617.30 and 82,169.40 is: 123,254.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,078.20 : 235,617.30 = 82,169.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,078.20/235,617.30 = 82,169.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,078.20x = 235,617.30 × 82,169.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,078.20x = 19,360,532,170.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,360,532,170.62/157,078.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,254.10

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