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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,480.70, 236,221.05 and 155,147.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,480.70, 236,221.05 and 155,147.90 is: 232,721.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,480.70 : 236,221.05 = 155,147.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,480.70/236,221.05 = 155,147.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,480.70x = 236,221.05 × 155,147.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,480.70x = 36,649,199,843.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,649,199,843.30/157,480.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,721.85

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