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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,361.60, 236,042.40 and 73,121.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,361.60, 236,042.40 and 73,121.60 is: 109,682.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,361.60 : 236,042.40 = 73,121.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,361.60/236,042.40 = 73,121.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,361.60x = 236,042.40 × 73,121.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,361.60x = 17,259,797,955.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,259,797,955.84/157,361.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,682.40

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