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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,098.57, 235,558.59 and 107,239.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,098.57, 235,558.59 and 107,239.02 is: 160,797.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,098.57 : 235,558.59 = 107,239.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,098.57/235,558.59 = 107,239.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,098.57x = 235,558.59 × 107,239.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,098.57x = 25,261,072,344.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,261,072,344.18/157,098.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,797.60

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