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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,666.60, 236,499.90 and 126,562.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,666.60, 236,499.90 and 126,562.60 is: 189,843.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,666.60 : 236,499.90 = 126,562.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,666.60/236,499.90 = 126,562.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,666.60x = 236,499.90 × 126,562.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,666.60x = 29,932,042,243.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,932,042,243.74/157,666.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,843.90

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