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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,466.10, 235,623.15 and 115,994.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,466.10, 235,623.15 and 115,994.10 is: 173,566.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,466.10 : 235,623.15 = 115,994.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,466.10/235,623.15 = 115,994.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,466.10x = 235,623.15 × 115,994.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,466.10x = 27,330,895,223.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,330,895,223.42/157,466.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,566.85

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