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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,898.26, 236,422.98 and 120,279.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,898.26, 236,422.98 and 120,279.13 is: 180,095.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,898.26 : 236,422.98 = 120,279.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,898.26/236,422.98 = 120,279.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,898.26x = 236,422.98 × 120,279.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,898.26x = 28,436,750,346.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,436,750,346.41/157,898.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,095.40

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