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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,080.80, 235,621.20 and 140,022.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,080.80, 235,621.20 and 140,022.20 is: 210,033.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,080.80 : 235,621.20 = 140,022.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,080.80/235,621.20 = 140,022.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,080.80x = 235,621.20 × 140,022.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,080.80x = 32,992,198,790.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,992,198,790.64/157,080.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,033.30

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