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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,099.20, 235,303.20 and 153,643.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,099.20, 235,303.20 and 153,643.20 is: 230,126.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,099.20 : 235,303.20 = 153,643.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,099.20/235,303.20 = 153,643.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,099.20x = 235,303.20 × 153,643.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,099.20x = 36,152,736,618.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,152,736,618.24/157,099.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,126.80

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