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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,216.60, 235,824.90 and 126,112.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,216.60, 235,824.90 and 126,112.60 is: 189,168.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,216.60 : 235,824.90 = 126,112.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,216.60/235,824.90 = 126,112.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,216.60x = 235,824.90 × 126,112.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,216.60x = 29,740,491,283.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,740,491,283.74/157,216.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,168.90

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