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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,175.20, 335,151.60 and 157,079.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,175.20, 335,151.60 and 157,079.20 is: 235,892.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,175.20 : 335,151.60 = 157,079.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,175.20/335,151.60 = 157,079.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,175.20x = 335,151.60 × 157,079.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,175.20x = 52,645,345,206.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,645,345,206.72/223,175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,892.45

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