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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,710.60, 236,565.90 and 149,934.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,710.60, 236,565.90 and 149,934.60 is: 224,901.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,710.60 : 236,565.90 = 149,934.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,710.60/236,565.90 = 149,934.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,710.60x = 236,565.90 × 149,934.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,710.60x = 35,469,413,590.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,469,413,590.14/157,710.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,901.90

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