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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,269.54, 235,707.58 and 123,857.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,269.54, 235,707.58 and 123,857.65 is: 185,631.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,269.54 : 235,707.58 = 123,857.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,269.54/235,707.58 = 123,857.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,269.54x = 235,707.58 × 123,857.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,269.54x = 29,194,186,945.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,194,186,945.99/157,269.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,631.54

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