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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,078.80, 235,618.20 and 146,710.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,078.80, 235,618.20 and 146,710.80 is: 220,066.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,078.80 : 235,618.20 = 146,710.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,078.80/235,618.20 = 146,710.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,078.80x = 235,618.20 × 146,710.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,078.80x = 34,567,734,616.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,567,734,616.56/157,078.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,066.20

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