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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,028.16, 235,453.05 and 107,168.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,028.16, 235,453.05 and 107,168.67 is: 160,692.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,028.16 : 235,453.05 = 107,168.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,028.16/235,453.05 = 107,168.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,028.16x = 235,453.05 × 107,168.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,028.16x = 25,233,190,215.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,233,190,215.94/157,028.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,692.13

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