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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,344.59, 236,017.13 and 120,116.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,344.59, 236,017.13 and 120,116.05 is: 180,174.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,344.59 : 236,017.13 = 120,116.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,344.59/236,017.13 = 120,116.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,344.59x = 236,017.13 × 120,116.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,344.59x = 28,349,444,197.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,349,444,197.31/157,344.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,174.25

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