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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,267.30, 235,440.15 and 138,835.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,267.30, 235,440.15 and 138,835.30 is: 207,846.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,267.30 : 235,440.15 = 138,835.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,267.30/235,440.15 = 138,835.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,267.30x = 235,440.15 × 138,835.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,267.30x = 32,687,403,857.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,687,403,857.30/157,267.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,846.16

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