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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,639.40, 236,459.10 and 148,308.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,639.40, 236,459.10 and 148,308.20 is: 222,462.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,639.40 : 236,459.10 = 148,308.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,639.40/236,459.10 = 148,308.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,639.40x = 236,459.10 × 148,308.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,639.40x = 35,068,823,494.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,068,823,494.62/157,639.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,462.30

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