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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,316.40, 235,974.60 and 126,212.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,316.40, 235,974.60 and 126,212.40 is: 189,318.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,316.40 : 235,974.60 = 126,212.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,316.40/235,974.60 = 126,212.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,316.40x = 235,974.60 × 126,212.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,316.40x = 29,782,920,605.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,782,920,605.04/157,316.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,318.60

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