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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,197.70, 235,333.23 and 103,791.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,197.70, 235,333.23 and 103,791.70 is: 155,381.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,197.70 : 235,333.23 = 103,791.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,197.70/235,333.23 = 103,791.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,197.70x = 235,333.23 × 103,791.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,197.70x = 24,425,636,008.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,425,636,008.19/157,197.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,381.64

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