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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,465.60, 236,198.40 and 87,481.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,465.60, 236,198.40 and 87,481.60 is: 131,222.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,465.60 : 236,198.40 = 87,481.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,465.60/236,198.40 = 87,481.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,465.60x = 236,198.40 × 87,481.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,465.60x = 20,663,013,949.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,663,013,949.44/157,465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,222.40

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