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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,260.73, 235,694.26 and 123,848.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,260.73, 235,694.26 and 123,848.83 is: 185,618.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,260.73 : 235,694.26 = 123,848.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,260.73/235,694.26 = 123,848.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,260.73x = 235,694.26 × 123,848.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,260.73x = 29,190,457,719.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,190,457,719.47/157,260.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,618.23

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