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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,530.88, 236,033.40 and 110,699.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,530.88, 236,033.40 and 110,699.92 is: 165,865.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,530.88 : 236,033.40 = 110,699.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,530.88/236,033.40 = 110,699.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,530.88x = 236,033.40 × 110,699.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,530.88x = 26,128,878,497.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,128,878,497.33/157,530.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,865.12

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