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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,481.20, 236,221.80 and 154,856.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,481.20, 236,221.80 and 154,856.80 is: 232,285.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,481.20 : 236,221.80 = 154,856.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,481.20/236,221.80 = 154,856.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,481.20x = 236,221.80 × 154,856.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,481.20x = 36,580,552,038.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,580,552,038.24/157,481.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,285.20

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