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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,098.34, 234,580.24 and 152,841.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,098.34, 234,580.24 and 152,841.79 is: 228,224.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,098.34 : 234,580.24 = 152,841.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,098.34/234,580.24 = 152,841.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,098.34x = 234,580.24 × 152,841.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,098.34x = 35,853,663,780.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,853,663,780.23/157,098.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,224.33

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