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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,968.20, 236,606.70 and 137,232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,968.20, 236,606.70 and 137,232.20 is: 205,548.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,968.20 : 236,606.70 = 137,232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,968.20/236,606.70 = 137,232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,968.20x = 236,606.70 × 137,232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,968.20x = 32,470,057,975.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,470,057,975.74/157,968.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,548.07

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