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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,217.60, 235,826.40 and 152,843.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,217.60, 235,826.40 and 152,843.60 is: 229,265.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,217.60 : 235,826.40 = 152,843.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,217.60/235,826.40 = 152,843.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,217.60x = 235,826.40 × 152,843.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,217.60x = 36,044,555,951.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,044,555,951.04/157,217.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,265.40

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