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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,263.37, 235,698.20 and 123,851.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,263.37, 235,698.20 and 123,851.48 is: 185,622.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,263.37 : 235,698.20 = 123,851.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,263.37/235,698.20 = 123,851.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,263.37x = 235,698.20 × 123,851.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,263.37x = 29,191,571,592.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,191,571,592.50/157,263.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,622.19

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