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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,199.04, 235,681.80 and 141,357.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,199.04, 235,681.80 and 141,357.84 is: 211,931.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,199.04 : 235,681.80 = 141,357.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,199.04/235,681.80 = 141,357.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,199.04x = 235,681.80 × 141,357.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,199.04x = 33,315,470,175.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,315,470,175.31/157,199.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,931.77

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