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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,421.70, 236,132.55 and 82,512.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,421.70, 236,132.55 and 82,512.90 is: 123,769.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,421.70 : 236,132.55 = 82,512.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,421.70/236,132.55 = 82,512.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,421.70x = 236,132.55 × 82,512.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,421.70x = 19,483,981,484.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,483,981,484.90/157,421.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,769.35

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