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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,097.20, 235,645.80 and 82,188.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,097.20, 235,645.80 and 82,188.40 is: 123,282.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,097.20 : 235,645.80 = 82,188.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,097.20/235,645.80 = 82,188.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,097.20x = 235,645.80 × 82,188.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,097.20x = 19,367,351,268.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,367,351,268.72/157,097.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,282.60

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