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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,115.80, 235,673.70 and 122,080.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,115.80, 235,673.70 and 122,080.60 is: 183,120.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,115.80 : 235,673.70 = 122,080.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,115.80/235,673.70 = 122,080.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,115.80x = 235,673.70 × 122,080.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,115.80x = 28,771,186,700.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,771,186,700.22/157,115.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,120.90

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