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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,271.19, 235,740.60 and 107,227.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,271.19, 235,740.60 and 107,227.23 is: 160,727.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,271.19 : 235,740.60 = 107,227.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,271.19/235,740.60 = 107,227.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,271.19x = 235,740.60 × 107,227.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,271.19x = 25,277,811,536.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,277,811,536.54/157,271.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,727.54

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