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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,099.80, 235,649.70 and 140,041.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,099.80, 235,649.70 and 140,041.20 is: 210,061.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,099.80 : 235,649.70 = 140,041.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,099.80/235,649.70 = 140,041.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,099.80x = 235,649.70 × 140,041.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,099.80x = 33,000,666,767.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,000,666,767.64/157,099.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,061.80

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