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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,299.60, 234,761.02 and 146,633.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,299.60, 234,761.02 and 146,633.86 is: 218,842.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,299.60 : 234,761.02 = 146,633.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,299.60/234,761.02 = 146,633.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,299.60x = 234,761.02 × 146,633.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,299.60x = 34,423,914,467.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,423,914,467.00/157,299.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,842.98

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