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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,503.60, 236,255.40 and 148,974.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,503.60, 236,255.40 and 148,974.30 is: 223,461.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,503.60 : 236,255.40 = 148,974.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,503.60/236,255.40 = 148,974.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,503.60x = 236,255.40 × 148,974.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,503.60x = 35,195,982,836.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,195,982,836.22/157,503.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,461.45

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