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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,615.60, 236,423.40 and 144,713.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,615.60, 236,423.40 and 144,713.20 is: 217,069.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,615.60 : 236,423.40 = 144,713.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,615.60/236,423.40 = 144,713.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,615.60x = 236,423.40 × 144,713.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,615.60x = 34,213,586,768.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,213,586,768.88/157,615.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,069.80

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