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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,237.80, 235,856.70 and 146,740.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,237.80, 235,856.70 and 146,740.20 is: 220,110.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,237.80 : 235,856.70 = 146,740.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,237.80/235,856.70 = 146,740.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,237.80x = 235,856.70 × 146,740.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,237.80x = 34,609,659,329.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,609,659,329.34/157,237.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,110.30

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