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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,038.12, 235,467.63 and 107,178.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,038.12, 235,467.63 and 107,178.57 is: 160,706.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,038.12 : 235,467.63 = 107,178.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,038.12/235,467.63 = 107,178.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,038.12x = 235,467.63 × 107,178.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,038.12x = 25,237,083,864.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,237,083,864.69/157,038.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,706.74

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