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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,251.20, 235,617.60 and 130,812.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,251.20, 235,617.60 and 130,812.80 is: 196,003.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,251.20 : 235,617.60 = 130,812.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,251.20/235,617.60 = 130,812.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,251.20x = 235,617.60 × 130,812.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,251.20x = 30,821,797,985.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,821,797,985.28/157,251.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,003.58

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