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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,206.33, 235,661.26 and 78,245.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,206.33, 235,661.26 and 78,245.91 is: 117,295.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,206.33 : 235,661.26 = 78,245.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,206.33/235,661.26 = 78,245.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,206.33x = 235,661.26 × 78,245.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,206.33x = 18,439,528,366.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,439,528,366.53/157,206.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,295.08

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