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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,141.22, 235,579.80 and 127,485.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,141.22, 235,579.80 and 127,485.50 is: 191,121.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,141.22 : 235,579.80 = 127,485.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,141.22/235,579.80 = 127,485.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,141.22x = 235,579.80 × 127,485.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,141.22x = 30,033,008,592.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,033,008,592.90/157,141.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,121.14

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