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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,061.70, 235,503.06 and 107,202.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,061.70, 235,503.06 and 107,202.18 is: 160,742.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,061.70 : 235,503.06 = 107,202.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,061.70/235,503.06 = 107,202.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,061.70x = 235,503.06 × 107,202.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,061.70x = 25,246,441,428.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,246,441,428.67/157,061.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,742.19

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