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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,081.52, 235,532.97 and 107,221.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,081.52, 235,532.97 and 107,221.97 is: 160,771.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,081.52 : 235,532.97 = 107,221.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,081.52/235,532.97 = 107,221.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,081.52x = 235,532.97 × 107,221.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,081.52x = 25,254,307,865.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,254,307,865.69/157,081.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,771.99

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