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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,258.29, 235,690.60 and 123,846.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,258.29, 235,690.60 and 123,846.39 is: 185,614.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,258.29 : 235,690.60 = 123,846.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,258.29/235,690.60 = 123,846.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,258.29x = 235,690.60 × 123,846.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,258.29x = 29,189,430,378.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,189,430,378.25/157,258.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,614.58

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