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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,266.10, 234,758.94 and 145,558.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,266.10, 234,758.94 and 145,558.83 is: 217,282.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,266.10 : 234,758.94 = 145,558.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,266.10/234,758.94 = 145,558.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,266.10x = 234,758.94 × 145,558.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,266.10x = 34,171,236,638.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,171,236,638.44/157,266.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,282.91

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