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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,255.30, 235,882.95 and 104,767.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,255.30, 235,882.95 and 104,767.30 is: 157,150.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,255.30 : 235,882.95 = 104,767.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,255.30/235,882.95 = 104,767.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,255.30x = 235,882.95 × 104,767.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,255.30x = 24,712,819,787.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,712,819,787.54/157,255.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,150.95

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