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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,005.80, 315,008.70 and 157,517.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,005.80, 315,008.70 and 157,517.80 is: 236,276.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,005.80 : 315,008.70 = 157,517.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,005.80/315,008.70 = 157,517.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,005.80x = 315,008.70 × 157,517.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,005.80x = 49,619,477,404.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,619,477,404.86/210,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,276.70

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