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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,304.80, 235,957.20 and 146,807.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,304.80, 235,957.20 and 146,807.20 is: 220,210.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,304.80 : 235,957.20 = 146,807.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,304.80/235,957.20 = 146,807.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,304.80x = 235,957.20 × 146,807.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,304.80x = 34,640,215,851.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,640,215,851.84/157,304.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,210.80

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