Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,469.10, 236,203.65 and 155,257.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 157,469.10, 236,203.65 and 155,257.80 is: 232,886.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,469.10 : 236,203.65 = 155,257.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,469.10/236,203.65 = 155,257.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,469.10x = 236,203.65 × 155,257.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,469.10x = 36,672,459,050.97 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,672,459,050.97/157,469.10 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 232,886.70
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