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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,041.34, 235,472.49 and 107,181.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,041.34, 235,472.49 and 107,181.79 is: 160,711.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,041.34 : 235,472.49 = 107,181.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,041.34/235,472.49 = 107,181.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,041.34x = 235,472.49 × 107,181.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,041.34x = 25,238,362,973.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,238,362,973.96/157,041.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,711.59

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