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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,718.60, 236,001.90 and 116,246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,718.60, 236,001.90 and 116,246.60 is: 173,945.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,718.60 : 236,001.90 = 116,246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,718.60/236,001.90 = 116,246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,718.60x = 236,001.90 × 116,246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,718.60x = 27,434,418,468.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,434,418,468.54/157,718.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,945.36

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