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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,311.64, 235,876.33 and 107,451.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,311.64, 235,876.33 and 107,451.99 is: 161,115.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,311.64 : 235,876.33 = 107,451.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,311.64/235,876.33 = 107,451.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,311.64x = 235,876.33 × 107,451.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,311.64x = 25,345,379,335.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,345,379,335.76/157,311.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,115.73

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