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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,265.28, 235,780.92 and 141,423.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,265.28, 235,780.92 and 141,423.84 is: 212,030.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,265.28 : 235,780.92 = 141,423.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,265.28/235,780.92 = 141,423.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,265.28x = 235,780.92 × 141,423.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,265.28x = 33,345,043,105.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,345,043,105.13/157,265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,030.55

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