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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,666.20, 236,153.70 and 136,930.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,666.20, 236,153.70 and 136,930.20 is: 205,095.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,666.20 : 236,153.70 = 136,930.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,666.20/236,153.70 = 136,930.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,666.20x = 236,153.70 × 136,930.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,666.20x = 32,336,573,371.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,336,573,371.74/157,666.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,095.15

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