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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,408.30, 236,112.45 and 124,230.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,408.30, 236,112.45 and 124,230.70 is: 186,346.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,408.30 : 236,112.45 = 124,230.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,408.30/236,112.45 = 124,230.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,408.30x = 236,112.45 × 124,230.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,408.30x = 29,332,414,942.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,332,414,942.22/157,408.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,346.05

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