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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,389.40, 236,544.90 and 137,114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,389.40, 236,544.90 and 137,114.20 is: 206,072.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,389.40 : 236,544.90 = 137,114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,389.40/236,544.90 = 137,114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,389.40x = 236,544.90 × 137,114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,389.40x = 32,433,664,727.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,433,664,727.58/157,389.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,072.74

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