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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,098.84, 234,580.98 and 152,842.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,098.84, 234,580.98 and 152,842.29 is: 228,225.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,098.84 : 234,580.98 = 152,842.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,098.84/234,580.98 = 152,842.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,098.84x = 234,580.98 × 152,842.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,098.84x = 35,853,894,173.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,853,894,173.64/157,098.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,225.07

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