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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,079.70, 235,619.55 and 121,650.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,079.70, 235,619.55 and 121,650.30 is: 182,475.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,079.70 : 235,619.55 = 121,650.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,079.70/235,619.55 = 121,650.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,079.70x = 235,619.55 × 121,650.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,079.70x = 28,663,188,943.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,663,188,943.37/157,079.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,475.45

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