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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,096.80, 235,645.20 and 140,038.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,096.80, 235,645.20 and 140,038.20 is: 210,057.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,096.80 : 235,645.20 = 140,038.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,096.80/235,645.20 = 140,038.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,096.80x = 235,645.20 × 140,038.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,096.80x = 32,999,329,646.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,999,329,646.64/157,096.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,057.30

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