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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,051.71, 235,488.04 and 107,192.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,051.71, 235,488.04 and 107,192.16 is: 160,727.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,051.71 : 235,488.04 = 107,192.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,051.71/235,488.04 = 107,192.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,051.71x = 235,488.04 × 107,192.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,051.71x = 25,242,471,661.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,242,471,661.77/157,051.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,727.14

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