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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,235.40, 235,853.10 and 154,643.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,235.40, 235,853.10 and 154,643.40 is: 231,965.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,235.40 : 235,853.10 = 154,643.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,235.40/235,853.10 = 154,643.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,235.40x = 235,853.10 × 154,643.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,235.40x = 36,473,125,284.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,473,125,284.54/157,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,965.10

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