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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,673.70, 236,510.55 and 82,764.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,673.70, 236,510.55 and 82,764.90 is: 124,147.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,673.70 : 236,510.55 = 82,764.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,673.70/236,510.55 = 82,764.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,673.70x = 236,510.55 × 82,764.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,673.70x = 19,574,772,019.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,574,772,019.70/157,673.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,147.35

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