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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,078.63, 235,620.38 and 149,103.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,078.63, 235,620.38 and 149,103.37 is: 223,657.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,078.63 : 235,620.38 = 149,103.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,078.63/235,620.38 = 149,103.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,078.63x = 235,620.38 × 149,103.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,078.63x = 35,131,792,698.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,131,792,698.68/157,078.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,657.37

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