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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,096.65, 235,385.77 and 133,768.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,096.65, 235,385.77 and 133,768.65 is: 200,432.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,096.65 : 235,385.77 = 133,768.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,096.65/235,385.77 = 133,768.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,096.65x = 235,385.77 × 133,768.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,096.65x = 31,487,236,682.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,487,236,682.11/157,096.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,432.26

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