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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,727.20, 242,590.80 and 157,119.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,727.20, 242,590.80 and 157,119.20 is: 235,678.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,727.20 : 242,590.80 = 157,119.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,727.20/242,590.80 = 157,119.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,727.20x = 242,590.80 × 157,119.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,727.20x = 38,115,672,423.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,115,672,423.36/161,727.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,678.80

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