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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,433.80, 236,150.70 and 124,256.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,433.80, 236,150.70 and 124,256.20 is: 186,384.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,433.80 : 236,150.70 = 124,256.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,433.80/236,150.70 = 124,256.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,433.80x = 236,150.70 × 124,256.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,433.80x = 29,343,188,609.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,343,188,609.34/157,433.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,384.30

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