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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,268.20, 235,902.30 and 83,540.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,268.20, 235,902.30 and 83,540.20 is: 125,310.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,268.20 : 235,902.30 = 83,540.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,268.20/235,902.30 = 83,540.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,268.20x = 235,902.30 × 83,540.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,268.20x = 19,707,325,322.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,707,325,322.46/157,268.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,310.30

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