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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,177.10, 235,782.52 and 67,229.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,177.10, 235,782.52 and 67,229.16 is: 100,850.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,177.10 : 235,782.52 = 67,229.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,177.10/235,782.52 = 67,229.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,177.10x = 235,782.52 × 67,229.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,177.10x = 15,851,460,762.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,851,460,762.28/157,177.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,850.96

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