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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,593.25, 235,160.72 and 140,609.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,593.25, 235,160.72 and 140,609.52 is: 209,817.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,593.25 : 235,160.72 = 140,609.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,593.25/235,160.72 = 140,609.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,593.25x = 235,160.72 × 140,609.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,593.25x = 33,065,835,259.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,065,835,259.01/157,593.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,817.59

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