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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,081.80, 235,622.70 and 146,713.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,081.80, 235,622.70 and 146,713.80 is: 220,070.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,081.80 : 235,622.70 = 146,713.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,081.80/235,622.70 = 146,713.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,081.80x = 235,622.70 × 146,713.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,081.80x = 34,569,101,683.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,569,101,683.26/157,081.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,070.70

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