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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,188.92, 234,714.20 and 148,309.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,188.92, 234,714.20 and 148,309.02 is: 221,454.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,188.92 : 234,714.20 = 148,309.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,188.92/234,714.20 = 148,309.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,188.92x = 234,714.20 × 148,309.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,188.92x = 34,810,232,240.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,810,232,240.54/157,188.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,454.75

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