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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,676.60, 236,514.90 and 137,401.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,676.60, 236,514.90 and 137,401.40 is: 206,102.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,676.60 : 236,514.90 = 137,401.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,676.60/236,514.90 = 137,401.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,676.60x = 236,514.90 × 137,401.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,676.60x = 32,497,478,380.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,497,478,380.86/157,676.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,102.10

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