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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,224.80, 235,651.44 and 155,470.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,224.80, 235,651.44 and 155,470.88 is: 233,022.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,224.80 : 235,651.44 = 155,470.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,224.80/235,651.44 = 155,470.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,224.80x = 235,651.44 × 155,470.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,224.80x = 36,636,936,750.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,636,936,750.07/157,224.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,022.63

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