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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,259.73, 235,692.76 and 123,847.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,259.73, 235,692.76 and 123,847.83 is: 185,616.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,259.73 : 235,692.76 = 123,847.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,259.73/235,692.76 = 123,847.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,259.73x = 235,692.76 × 123,847.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,259.73x = 29,190,036,253.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,190,036,253.47/157,259.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,616.73

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