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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,318.08, 236,011.66 and 115,638.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,318.08, 236,011.66 and 115,638.72 is: 173,483.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,318.08 : 236,011.66 = 115,638.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,318.08/236,011.66 = 115,638.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,318.08x = 236,011.66 × 115,638.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,318.08x = 27,292,086,267.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,292,086,267.48/157,318.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,483.47

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