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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,271.74, 234,767.35 and 145,564.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,271.74, 234,767.35 and 145,564.45 is: 217,291.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,271.74 : 234,767.35 = 145,564.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,271.74/234,767.35 = 145,564.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,271.74x = 234,767.35 × 145,564.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,271.74x = 34,173,780,180.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,173,780,180.71/157,271.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,291.30

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