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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,137.48, 235,704.96 and 104,067

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,137.48, 235,704.96 and 104,067 is: 156,099.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,137.48 : 235,704.96 = 104,067 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,137.48/235,704.96 = 104,067/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,137.48x = 235,704.96 × 104,067
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,137.48x = 24,529,108,072.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,529,108,072.32/157,137.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,099.67

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