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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,427.90, 236,141.85 and 101,440.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,427.90, 236,141.85 and 101,440.70 is: 152,161.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,427.90 : 236,141.85 = 101,440.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,427.90/236,141.85 = 101,440.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,427.90x = 236,141.85 × 101,440.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,427.90x = 23,954,394,563.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,954,394,563.30/157,427.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,161.05

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