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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,465.60, 235,622.40 and 115,993.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,465.60, 235,622.40 and 115,993.60 is: 173,566.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,465.60 : 235,622.40 = 115,993.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,465.60/235,622.40 = 115,993.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,465.60x = 235,622.40 × 115,993.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,465.60x = 27,330,690,416.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,330,690,416.64/157,465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,566.10

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