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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,374.60, 235,485.90 and 115,902.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,374.60, 235,485.90 and 115,902.60 is: 173,429.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,374.60 : 235,485.90 = 115,902.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,374.60/235,485.90 = 115,902.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,374.60x = 235,485.90 × 115,902.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,374.60x = 27,293,428,073.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,293,428,073.34/157,374.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,429.69

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