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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,178.04, 234,625.90 and 145,469.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,178.04, 234,625.90 and 145,469.09 is: 217,147.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,178.04 : 234,625.90 = 145,469.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,178.04/234,625.90 = 145,469.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,178.04x = 234,625.90 × 145,469.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,178.04x = 34,130,814,990.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,130,814,990.30/157,178.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,147.48

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