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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,996.80, 237,124.80 and 152,812.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,996.80, 237,124.80 and 152,812.80 is: 229,344.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,996.80 : 237,124.80 = 152,812.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,996.80/237,124.80 = 152,812.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,996.80x = 237,124.80 × 152,812.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,996.80x = 36,235,704,637.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,235,704,637.44/157,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,344.55

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