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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,280.22, 235,754.16 and 112,882.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,280.22, 235,754.16 and 112,882.91 is: 169,205.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,280.22 : 235,754.16 = 112,882.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,280.22/235,754.16 = 112,882.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,280.22x = 235,754.16 × 112,882.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,280.22x = 26,612,614,446.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,612,614,446.63/157,280.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,205.09

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