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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,414.90, 236,122.35 and 141,862.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,414.90, 236,122.35 and 141,862.90 is: 212,794.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,414.90 : 236,122.35 = 141,862.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,414.90/236,122.35 = 141,862.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,414.90x = 236,122.35 × 141,862.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,414.90x = 33,497,001,325.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,497,001,325.82/157,414.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,794.35

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