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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,465.80, 236,198.70 and 106,946.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,465.80, 236,198.70 and 106,946.10 is: 160,419.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,465.80 : 236,198.70 = 106,946.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,465.80/236,198.70 = 106,946.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,465.80x = 236,198.70 × 106,946.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,465.80x = 25,260,529,790.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,260,529,790.07/157,465.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,419.15

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