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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,421.60, 236,132.40 and 137,738.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,421.60, 236,132.40 and 137,738.60 is: 206,607.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,421.60 : 236,132.40 = 137,738.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,421.60/236,132.40 = 137,738.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,421.60x = 236,132.40 × 137,738.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,421.60x = 32,524,546,190.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,524,546,190.64/157,421.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,607.90

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