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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,318.40, 235,977.60 and 141,766.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,318.40, 235,977.60 and 141,766.40 is: 212,649.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,318.40 : 235,977.60 = 141,766.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,318.40/235,977.60 = 141,766.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,318.40x = 235,977.60 × 141,766.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,318.40x = 33,453,694,832.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,453,694,832.64/157,318.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,649.60

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