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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,302.60, 234,765.48 and 146,636.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,302.60, 234,765.48 and 146,636.85 is: 218,847.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,302.60 : 234,765.48 = 146,636.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,302.60/234,765.48 = 146,636.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,302.60x = 234,765.48 × 146,636.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,302.60x = 34,425,270,475.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,425,270,475.94/157,302.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,847.43

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