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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,663.92, 217,536.84 and 101,151.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,663.92, 217,536.84 and 101,151.84 is: 139,564.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,663.92 : 217,536.84 = 101,151.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,663.92/217,536.84 = 101,151.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,663.92x = 217,536.84 × 101,151.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,663.92x = 22,004,251,633.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,004,251,633.79/157,663.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,564.28

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