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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,107.60, 235,272.60 and 100,861.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,107.60, 235,272.60 and 100,861.20 is: 151,042.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,107.60 : 235,272.60 = 100,861.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,107.60/235,272.60 = 100,861.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,107.60x = 235,272.60 × 100,861.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,107.60x = 23,729,876,763.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,729,876,763.12/157,107.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,042.20

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