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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,855.20, 353,782.80 and 157,123.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,855.20, 353,782.80 and 157,123.20 is: 235,684.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,855.20 : 353,782.80 = 157,123.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,855.20/353,782.80 = 157,123.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,855.20x = 353,782.80 × 157,123.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,855.20x = 55,587,485,640.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,587,485,640.96/235,855.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,684.80

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