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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,614.56, 236,105.99 and 149,335.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,614.56, 236,105.99 and 149,335.82 is: 223,704.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,614.56 : 236,105.99 = 149,335.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,614.56/236,105.99 = 149,335.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,614.56x = 236,105.99 × 149,335.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,614.56x = 35,259,079,696.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,259,079,696.35/157,614.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,704.46

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