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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,714.60, 236,571.90 and 144,812.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,714.60, 236,571.90 and 144,812.20 is: 217,218.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,714.60 : 236,571.90 = 144,812.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,714.60/236,571.90 = 144,812.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,714.60x = 236,571.90 × 144,812.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,714.60x = 34,258,497,297.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,258,497,297.18/157,714.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,218.30

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