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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,514.94, 236,009.40 and 110,683.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,514.94, 236,009.40 and 110,683.98 is: 165,841.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,514.94 : 236,009.40 = 110,683.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,514.94/236,009.40 = 110,683.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,514.94x = 236,009.40 × 110,683.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,514.94x = 26,122,459,709.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,122,459,709.41/157,514.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,841.16

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