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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,437.10, 236,002.05 and 140,848.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,437.10, 236,002.05 and 140,848.30 is: 211,135.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,437.10 : 236,002.05 = 140,848.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,437.10/236,002.05 = 140,848.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,437.10x = 236,002.05 × 140,848.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,437.10x = 33,240,487,539.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,240,487,539.02/157,437.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,135.03

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