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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,611.60, 236,417.40 and 144,709.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,611.60, 236,417.40 and 144,709.20 is: 217,063.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,611.60 : 236,417.40 = 144,709.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,611.60/236,417.40 = 144,709.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,611.60x = 236,417.40 × 144,709.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,611.60x = 34,211,772,820.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,211,772,820.08/157,611.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,063.80

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