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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,233.30, 235,389.15 and 138,801.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,233.30, 235,389.15 and 138,801.30 is: 207,795.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,233.30 : 235,389.15 = 138,801.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,233.30/235,389.15 = 138,801.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,233.30x = 235,389.15 × 138,801.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,233.30x = 32,672,320,025.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,672,320,025.90/157,233.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,795.17

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