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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,211.60, 235,817.40 and 152,837.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,211.60, 235,817.40 and 152,837.60 is: 229,256.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,211.60 : 235,817.40 = 152,837.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,211.60/235,817.40 = 152,837.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,211.60x = 235,817.40 × 152,837.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,211.60x = 36,041,765,454.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,041,765,454.24/157,211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,256.40

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