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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,356.47, 234,892.91 and 145,647.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,356.47, 234,892.91 and 145,647.82 is: 217,414.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,356.47 : 234,892.91 = 145,647.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,356.47/234,892.91 = 145,647.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,356.47x = 234,892.91 × 145,647.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,356.47x = 34,211,640,932.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,211,640,932.69/157,356.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,414.89

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