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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,590.92, 235,157.22 and 140,607.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,590.92, 235,157.22 and 140,607.15 is: 209,814.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,590.92 : 235,157.22 = 140,607.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,590.92/235,157.22 = 140,607.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,590.92x = 235,157.22 × 140,607.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,590.92x = 33,064,786,506.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,064,786,506.12/157,590.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,814.03

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