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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,664.40, 236,496.60 and 145,741.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,664.40, 236,496.60 and 145,741.20 is: 218,611.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,664.40 : 236,496.60 = 145,741.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,664.40/236,496.60 = 145,741.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,664.40x = 236,496.60 × 145,741.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,664.40x = 34,467,298,279.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,467,298,279.92/157,664.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,611.80

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