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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,097.80, 235,646.70 and 115,271.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,097.80, 235,646.70 and 115,271.43 is: 172,907.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,097.80 : 235,646.70 = 115,271.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,097.80/235,646.70 = 115,271.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,097.80x = 235,646.70 × 115,271.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,097.80x = 27,163,332,083.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,163,332,083.78/157,097.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,907.15

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