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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,371.62, 236,127.22 and 82,473.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,371.62, 236,127.22 and 82,473.98 is: 123,747.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,371.62 : 236,127.22 = 82,473.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,371.62/236,127.22 = 82,473.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,371.62x = 236,127.22 × 82,473.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,371.62x = 19,474,352,003.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,474,352,003.87/157,371.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,747.55

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