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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,490.40, 236,235.60 and 139,119.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,490.40, 236,235.60 and 139,119.60 is: 208,679.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,490.40 : 236,235.60 = 139,119.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,490.40/236,235.60 = 139,119.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,490.40x = 236,235.60 × 139,119.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,490.40x = 32,865,002,177.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,865,002,177.76/157,490.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,679.40

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