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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,614.40, 422,728.80 and 157,198.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,614.40, 422,728.80 and 157,198.40 is: 235,969.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,614.40 : 422,728.80 = 157,198.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,614.40/422,728.80 = 157,198.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,614.40x = 422,728.80 × 157,198.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,614.40x = 66,452,290,993.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,452,290,993.92/281,614.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,969.08

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