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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,312.80, 235,969.20 and 146,815.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,312.80, 235,969.20 and 146,815.20 is: 220,222.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,312.80 : 235,969.20 = 146,815.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,312.80/235,969.20 = 146,815.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,312.80x = 235,969.20 × 146,815.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,312.80x = 34,643,865,291.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,643,865,291.84/157,312.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,222.80

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