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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,086.96, 216,910.80 and 145,690.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,086.96, 216,910.80 and 145,690.08 is: 201,173.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,086.96 : 216,910.80 = 145,690.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,086.96/216,910.80 = 145,690.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,086.96x = 216,910.80 × 145,690.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,086.96x = 31,601,751,804.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,601,751,804.86/157,086.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,173.62

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