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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,727.60, 236,591.40 and 143,212.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,727.60, 236,591.40 and 143,212.40 is: 214,818.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,727.60 : 236,591.40 = 143,212.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,727.60/236,591.40 = 143,212.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,727.60x = 236,591.40 × 143,212.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,727.60x = 33,882,822,213.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,882,822,213.36/157,727.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,818.60

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