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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,316.18, 217,176.80 and 106,596.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,316.18, 217,176.80 and 106,596.95 is: 147,158.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,316.18 : 217,176.80 = 106,596.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,316.18/217,176.80 = 106,596.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,316.18x = 217,176.80 × 106,596.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,316.18x = 23,150,382,871.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,150,382,871.89/157,316.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,158.31

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