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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,969.96, 236,831 and 79,135.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,969.96, 236,831 and 79,135.90 is: 118,641.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,969.96 : 236,831 = 79,135.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,969.96/236,831 = 79,135.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,969.96x = 236,831 × 79,135.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,969.96x = 18,741,834,332.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,741,834,332.90/157,969.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,641.76

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