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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,099.59, 234,582.10 and 152,843.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,099.59, 234,582.10 and 152,843.04 is: 228,226.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,099.59 : 234,582.10 = 152,843.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,099.59/234,582.10 = 152,843.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,099.59x = 234,582.10 × 152,843.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,099.59x = 35,854,240,911.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,854,240,911.48/157,099.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,226.19

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