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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,713.59, 235,363.44 and 140,884.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,713.59, 235,363.44 and 140,884.62 is: 210,248.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,713.59 : 235,363.44 = 140,884.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,713.59/235,363.44 = 140,884.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,713.59x = 235,363.44 × 140,884.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,713.59x = 33,159,088,806.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,159,088,806.29/157,713.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,248.78

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