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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,715.80, 236,573.70 and 78,842.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,715.80, 236,573.70 and 78,842.20 is: 118,263.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,715.80 : 236,573.70 = 78,842.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,715.80/236,573.70 = 78,842.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,715.80x = 236,573.70 × 78,842.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,715.80x = 18,651,990,970.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,651,990,970.14/157,715.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,263.30

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