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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,586.71, 235,150.98 and 140,602.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,586.71, 235,150.98 and 140,602.97 is: 209,807.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,586.71 : 235,150.98 = 140,602.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,586.71/235,150.98 = 140,602.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,586.71x = 235,150.98 × 140,602.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,586.71x = 33,062,926,186.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,062,926,186.41/157,586.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,807.83

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