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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,289.52, 216,985.33 and 106,320.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,289.52, 216,985.33 and 106,320.04 is: 146,671.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,289.52 : 216,985.33 = 106,320.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,289.52/216,985.33 = 106,320.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,289.52x = 216,985.33 × 106,320.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,289.52x = 23,069,889,775.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,069,889,775.99/157,289.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,671.50

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