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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,491.88, 235,987.10 and 110,196.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,491.88, 235,987.10 and 110,196.52 is: 165,119.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,491.88 : 235,987.10 = 110,196.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,491.88/235,987.10 = 110,196.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,491.88x = 235,987.10 × 110,196.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,491.88x = 26,004,957,184.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,004,957,184.89/157,491.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,119.35

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