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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,071.24, 235,315.26 and 106,446.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,071.24, 235,315.26 and 106,446.24 is: 159,471.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,071.24 : 235,315.26 = 106,446.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,071.24/235,315.26 = 106,446.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,071.24x = 235,315.26 × 106,446.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,071.24x = 25,048,424,641.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,048,424,641.62/157,071.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,471.74

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