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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,526.93, 236,432.43 and 106,803.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,526.93, 236,432.43 and 106,803.26 is: 160,301.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,526.93 : 236,432.43 = 106,803.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,526.93/236,432.43 = 106,803.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,526.93x = 236,432.43 × 106,803.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,526.93x = 25,251,754,293.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,251,754,293.72/157,526.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,301.19

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