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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,268.80, 235,903.20 and 122,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,268.80, 235,903.20 and 122,233.60 is: 183,350.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,268.80 : 235,903.20 = 122,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,268.80/235,903.20 = 122,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,268.80x = 235,903.20 × 122,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,268.80x = 28,835,297,387.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,835,297,387.52/157,268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,350.40

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