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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,267.54, 235,704.58 and 123,855.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,267.54, 235,704.58 and 123,855.65 is: 185,628.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,267.54 : 235,704.58 = 123,855.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,267.54/235,704.58 = 123,855.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,267.54x = 235,704.58 × 123,855.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,267.54x = 29,193,342,475.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,193,342,475.72/157,267.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,628.53

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