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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,316.93, 217,177.83 and 106,597.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,316.93, 217,177.83 and 106,597.70 is: 147,159.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,316.93 : 217,177.83 = 106,597.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,316.93/217,177.83 = 106,597.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,316.93x = 217,177.83 × 106,597.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,316.93x = 23,150,656,083.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,150,656,083.10/157,316.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,159.35

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