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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,009.80, 235,514.70 and 139,806.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,009.80, 235,514.70 and 139,806.60 is: 209,709.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,009.80 : 235,514.70 = 139,806.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,009.80/235,514.70 = 139,806.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,009.80x = 235,514.70 × 139,806.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,009.80x = 32,926,509,457.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,926,509,457.02/157,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,709.90

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