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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,313.80, 235,970.70 and 146,816.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,313.80, 235,970.70 and 146,816.20 is: 220,224.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,313.80 : 235,970.70 = 146,816.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,313.80/235,970.70 = 146,816.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,313.80x = 235,970.70 × 146,816.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,313.80x = 34,644,321,485.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,644,321,485.34/157,313.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,224.30

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