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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,473.20, 236,209.80 and 155,140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,473.20, 236,209.80 and 155,140.40 is: 232,710.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,473.20 : 236,209.80 = 155,140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,473.20/236,209.80 = 155,140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,473.20x = 236,209.80 × 155,140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,473.20x = 36,645,682,855.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,645,682,855.92/157,473.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,710.60

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