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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,614.60, 236,421.90 and 144,712.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,614.60, 236,421.90 and 144,712.20 is: 217,068.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,614.60 : 236,421.90 = 144,712.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,614.60/236,421.90 = 144,712.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,614.60x = 236,421.90 × 144,712.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,614.60x = 34,213,133,277.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,213,133,277.18/157,614.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,068.30

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