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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,611.92, 236,102.05 and 149,333.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,611.92, 236,102.05 and 149,333.18 is: 223,700.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,611.92 : 236,102.05 = 149,333.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,611.92/236,102.05 = 149,333.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,611.92x = 236,102.05 × 149,333.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,611.92x = 35,257,870,147.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,257,870,147.94/157,611.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,700.53

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