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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,326.04, 216,897.66 and 152,433.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,326.04, 216,897.66 and 152,433.88 is: 210,153.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,326.04 : 216,897.66 = 152,433.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,326.04/216,897.66 = 152,433.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,326.04x = 216,897.66 × 152,433.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,326.04x = 33,062,551,876.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,062,551,876.72/157,326.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,153.08

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