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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,096.20, 235,644.30 and 154,763.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,096.20, 235,644.30 and 154,763.40 is: 232,145.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,096.20 : 235,644.30 = 154,763.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,096.20/235,644.30 = 154,763.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,096.20x = 235,644.30 × 154,763.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,096.20x = 36,469,113,058.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,469,113,058.62/157,096.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,145.10

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