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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,075.42, 277,496.49 and 157,005.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,075.42, 277,496.49 and 157,005.32 is: 235,409.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,075.42 : 277,496.49 = 157,005.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,075.42/277,496.49 = 157,005.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,075.42x = 277,496.49 × 157,005.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,075.42x = 43,568,425,211.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,568,425,211.33/185,075.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,409.03

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