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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,056.47, 235,495.17 and 107,196.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,056.47, 235,495.17 and 107,196.92 is: 160,734.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,056.47 : 235,495.17 = 107,196.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,056.47/235,495.17 = 107,196.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,056.47x = 235,495.17 × 107,196.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,056.47x = 25,244,355,721.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,244,355,721.40/157,056.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,734.27

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