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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,070.98, 355,139.91 and 157,055.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,070.98, 355,139.91 and 157,055.94 is: 235,274.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,070.98 : 355,139.91 = 157,055.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,070.98/355,139.91 = 157,055.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,070.98x = 355,139.91 × 157,055.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,070.98x = 55,776,832,396.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,776,832,396.57/237,070.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,274.82

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