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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,280.46, 217,254.76 and 116,527.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,280.46, 217,254.76 and 116,527.38 is: 160,961.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,280.46 : 217,254.76 = 116,527.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,280.46/217,254.76 = 116,527.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,280.46x = 217,254.76 × 116,527.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,280.46x = 25,316,127,975.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,316,127,975.33/157,280.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,961.69

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