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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,483.02, 235,961.55 and 110,652.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,483.02, 235,961.55 and 110,652.06 is: 165,793.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,483.02 : 235,961.55 = 110,652.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,483.02/235,961.55 = 110,652.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,483.02x = 235,961.55 × 110,652.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,483.02x = 26,109,631,588.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,109,631,588.29/157,483.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,793.31

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