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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,742.72, 235,895.36 and 117,789.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,742.72, 235,895.36 and 117,789.76 is: 176,147.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,742.72 : 235,895.36 = 117,789.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,742.72/235,895.36 = 117,789.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,742.72x = 235,895.36 × 117,789.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,742.72x = 27,786,057,839.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,786,057,839.51/157,742.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,147.96

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