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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,096.80, 235,645.20 and 115,270.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,096.80, 235,645.20 and 115,270.43 is: 172,905.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,096.80 : 235,645.20 = 115,270.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,096.80/235,645.20 = 115,270.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,096.80x = 235,645.20 × 115,270.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,096.80x = 27,162,922,353.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,162,922,353.21/157,096.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,905.64

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