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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,303.60, 234,766.97 and 146,637.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,303.60, 234,766.97 and 146,637.85 is: 218,848.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,303.60 : 234,766.97 = 146,637.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,303.60/234,766.97 = 146,637.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,303.60x = 234,766.97 × 146,637.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,303.60x = 34,425,723,731.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,425,723,731.81/157,303.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,848.92

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