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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,594.25, 235,162.21 and 140,610.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,594.25, 235,162.21 and 140,610.52 is: 209,819.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,594.25 : 235,162.21 = 140,610.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,594.25/235,162.21 = 140,610.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,594.25x = 235,162.21 × 140,610.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,594.25x = 33,066,280,632.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,066,280,632.45/157,594.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,819.08

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