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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,422.60, 236,133.90 and 137,739.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,422.60, 236,133.90 and 137,739.60 is: 206,609.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,422.60 : 236,133.90 = 137,739.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,422.60/236,133.90 = 137,739.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,422.60x = 236,133.90 × 137,739.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,422.60x = 32,524,988,932.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,524,988,932.44/157,422.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,609.40

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