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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,106.56, 236,053.52 and 147,658.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,106.56, 236,053.52 and 147,658.72 is: 221,858.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,106.56 : 236,053.52 = 147,658.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,106.56/236,053.52 = 147,658.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,106.56x = 236,053.52 × 147,658.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,106.56x = 34,855,360,614.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,855,360,614.69/157,106.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,858.09

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