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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,371.60, 235,481.40 and 115,899.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,371.60, 235,481.40 and 115,899.60 is: 173,425.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,371.60 : 235,481.40 = 115,899.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,371.60/235,481.40 = 115,899.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,371.60x = 235,481.40 × 115,899.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,371.60x = 27,292,200,067.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,292,200,067.44/157,371.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,425.19

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