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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,952.60, 235,428.90 and 107,186.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,952.60, 235,428.90 and 107,186.20 is: 160,779.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,952.60 : 235,428.90 = 107,186.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,952.60/235,428.90 = 107,186.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,952.60x = 235,428.90 × 107,186.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,952.60x = 25,234,729,161.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,234,729,161.18/156,952.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,779.30

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