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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,273.80, 235,910.70 and 122,238.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,273.80, 235,910.70 and 122,238.60 is: 183,357.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,273.80 : 235,910.70 = 122,238.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,273.80/235,910.70 = 122,238.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,273.80x = 235,910.70 × 122,238.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,273.80x = 28,837,393,693.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,837,393,693.02/157,273.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,357.90

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