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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,586.64, 236,107.44 and 106,199.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,586.64, 236,107.44 and 106,199.52 is: 159,115.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,586.64 : 236,107.44 = 106,199.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,586.64/236,107.44 = 106,199.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,586.64x = 236,107.44 × 106,199.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,586.64x = 25,074,496,796.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,074,496,796.43/157,586.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,115.63

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