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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,140.48, 235,710.72 and 129,380.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,140.48, 235,710.72 and 129,380.16 is: 194,070.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,140.48 : 235,710.72 = 129,380.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,140.48/235,710.72 = 129,380.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,140.48x = 235,710.72 × 129,380.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,140.48x = 30,496,290,667.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,496,290,667.32/157,140.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,070.24

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