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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,777.60, 236,205.60 and 141,188.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,777.60, 236,205.60 and 141,188.80 is: 211,370.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,777.60 : 236,205.60 = 141,188.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,777.60/236,205.60 = 141,188.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,777.60x = 236,205.60 × 141,188.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,777.60x = 33,349,585,217.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,349,585,217.28/157,777.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,370.85

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