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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,086.80, 235,111.80 and 121,835.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,086.80, 235,111.80 and 121,835.60 is: 182,351.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,086.80 : 235,111.80 = 121,835.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,086.80/235,111.80 = 121,835.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,086.80x = 235,111.80 × 121,835.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,086.80x = 28,644,987,220.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,644,987,220.08/157,086.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,351.33

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