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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,244.36, 235,669.67 and 123,832.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,244.36, 235,669.67 and 123,832.49 is: 185,593.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,244.36 : 235,669.67 = 123,832.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,244.36/235,669.67 = 123,832.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,244.36x = 235,669.67 × 123,832.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,244.36x = 29,183,561,434.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,183,561,434.42/157,244.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,593.69

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