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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,102.12, 235,481.80 and 77,195.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,102.12, 235,481.80 and 77,195.08 is: 115,708.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,102.12 : 235,481.80 = 77,195.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,102.12/235,481.80 = 77,195.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,102.12x = 235,481.80 × 77,195.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,102.12x = 18,178,036,389.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,178,036,389.54/157,102.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,708.41

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