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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,535.60, 236,303.40 and 86,676.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,535.60, 236,303.40 and 86,676.80 is: 130,015.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,535.60 : 236,303.40 = 86,676.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,535.60/236,303.40 = 86,676.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,535.60x = 236,303.40 × 86,676.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,535.60x = 20,482,022,541.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,482,022,541.12/157,535.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,015.20

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