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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,464.60, 236,196.90 and 148,935.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,464.60, 236,196.90 and 148,935.30 is: 223,402.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,464.60 : 236,196.90 = 148,935.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,464.60/236,196.90 = 148,935.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,464.60x = 236,196.90 × 148,935.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,464.60x = 35,178,056,160.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,178,056,160.57/157,464.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,402.95

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