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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,358.51, 217,236.85 and 122,829.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,358.51, 217,236.85 and 122,829.11 is: 169,568.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,358.51 : 217,236.85 = 122,829.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,358.51/217,236.85 = 122,829.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,358.51x = 217,236.85 × 122,829.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,358.51x = 26,683,008,944.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,683,008,944.70/157,358.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,568.26

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