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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,082.70, 235,624.05 and 121,653.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,082.70, 235,624.05 and 121,653.30 is: 182,479.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,082.70 : 235,624.05 = 121,653.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,082.70/235,624.05 = 121,653.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,082.70x = 235,624.05 × 121,653.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,082.70x = 28,664,443,241.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,664,443,241.87/157,082.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,479.95

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