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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,046.24, 235,480.08 and 107,186.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,046.24, 235,480.08 and 107,186.75 is: 160,719.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,046.24 : 235,480.08 = 107,186.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,046.24/235,480.08 = 107,186.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,046.24x = 235,480.08 × 107,186.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,046.24x = 25,240,344,464.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,240,344,464.94/157,046.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,719.19

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