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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,627.80, 236,441.70 and 153,253.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,627.80, 236,441.70 and 153,253.80 is: 229,880.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,627.80 : 236,441.70 = 153,253.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,627.80/236,441.70 = 153,253.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,627.80x = 236,441.70 × 153,253.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,627.80x = 36,235,589,003.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,235,589,003.46/157,627.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,880.70

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