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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,713.60, 236,570.40 and 113,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,713.60, 236,570.40 and 113,246.40 is: 169,869.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,713.60 : 236,570.40 = 113,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,713.60/236,570.40 = 113,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,713.60x = 236,570.40 × 113,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,713.60x = 26,790,746,146.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,790,746,146.56/157,713.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,869.60

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