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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,405.80, 236,108.70 and 124,228.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,405.80, 236,108.70 and 124,228.20 is: 186,342.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,405.80 : 236,108.70 = 124,228.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,405.80/236,108.70 = 124,228.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,405.80x = 236,108.70 × 124,228.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,405.80x = 29,331,358,805.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,331,358,805.34/157,405.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,342.30

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