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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,655.48, 217,194.90 and 109,822.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,655.48, 217,194.90 and 109,822.28 is: 151,297.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,655.48 : 217,194.90 = 109,822.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,655.48/217,194.90 = 109,822.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,655.48x = 217,194.90 × 109,822.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,655.48x = 23,852,839,122.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,852,839,122.37/157,655.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,297.24

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