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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,503.07, 235,250.63 and 142,487.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,503.07, 235,250.63 and 142,487.11 is: 212,822.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,503.07 : 235,250.63 = 142,487.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,503.07/235,250.63 = 142,487.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,503.07x = 235,250.63 × 142,487.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,503.07x = 33,520,182,394.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,520,182,394.38/157,503.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,822.41

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