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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,368.13, 217,102.98 and 109,649.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,368.13, 217,102.98 and 109,649.14 is: 151,270.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,368.13 : 217,102.98 = 109,649.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,368.13/217,102.98 = 109,649.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,368.13x = 217,102.98 × 109,649.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,368.13x = 23,805,153,962.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,805,153,962.92/157,368.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,270.49

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