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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,444.60, 236,166.90 and 137,761.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,444.60, 236,166.90 and 137,761.60 is: 206,642.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,444.60 : 236,166.90 = 137,761.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,444.60/236,166.90 = 137,761.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,444.60x = 236,166.90 × 137,761.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,444.60x = 32,534,730,011.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,534,730,011.04/157,444.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,642.40

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