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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,080.70, 235,621.05 and 121,651.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,080.70, 235,621.05 and 121,651.30 is: 182,476.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,080.70 : 235,621.05 = 121,651.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,080.70/235,621.05 = 121,651.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,080.70x = 235,621.05 × 121,651.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,080.70x = 28,663,607,039.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,663,607,039.87/157,080.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,476.95

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