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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,232.30, 235,848.45 and 104,744.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,232.30, 235,848.45 and 104,744.30 is: 157,116.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,232.30 : 235,848.45 = 104,744.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,232.30/235,848.45 = 104,744.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,232.30x = 235,848.45 × 104,744.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,232.30x = 24,703,780,801.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,703,780,801.34/157,232.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,116.45

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