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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,861.80, 236,792.70 and 98,812.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,861.80, 236,792.70 and 98,812.80 is: 148,219.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,861.80 : 236,792.70 = 98,812.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,861.80/236,792.70 = 98,812.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,861.80x = 236,792.70 × 98,812.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,861.80x = 23,398,149,706.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,398,149,706.56/157,861.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,219.20

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