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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,750.60, 236,625.90 and 144,848.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,750.60, 236,625.90 and 144,848.20 is: 217,272.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,750.60 : 236,625.90 = 144,848.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,750.60/236,625.90 = 144,848.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,750.60x = 236,625.90 × 144,848.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,750.60x = 34,274,835,688.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,274,835,688.38/157,750.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,272.30

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