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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,232.20, 235,502.70 and 153,776.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,232.20, 235,502.70 and 153,776.20 is: 230,326.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,232.20 : 235,502.70 = 153,776.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,232.20/235,502.70 = 153,776.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,232.20x = 235,502.70 × 153,776.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,232.20x = 36,214,710,295.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,214,710,295.74/157,232.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,326.30

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