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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,264.54, 235,700.08 and 123,852.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,264.54, 235,700.08 and 123,852.65 is: 185,624.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,264.54 : 235,700.08 = 123,852.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,264.54/235,700.08 = 123,852.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,264.54x = 235,700.08 × 123,852.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,264.54x = 29,192,078,025.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,192,078,025.08/157,264.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,624.04

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