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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,248.11, 235,675.27 and 123,836.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,248.11, 235,675.27 and 123,836.22 is: 185,599.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,248.11 : 235,675.27 = 123,836.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,248.11/235,675.27 = 123,836.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,248.11x = 235,675.27 × 123,836.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,248.11x = 29,185,133,965.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,185,133,965.10/157,248.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,599.27

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