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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,573.20, 236,590.20 and 111,032.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,573.20, 236,590.20 and 111,032.40 is: 166,710.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,573.20 : 236,590.20 = 111,032.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,573.20/236,590.20 = 111,032.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,573.20x = 236,590.20 × 111,032.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,573.20x = 26,269,177,722.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,269,177,722.48/157,573.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,710.95

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