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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,260.48, 235,693.88 and 123,848.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,260.48, 235,693.88 and 123,848.58 is: 185,617.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,260.48 : 235,693.88 = 123,848.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,260.48/235,693.88 = 123,848.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,260.48x = 235,693.88 × 123,848.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,260.48x = 29,190,352,352.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,190,352,352.69/157,260.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,617.86

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