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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,670.08, 217,821.68 and 103,351.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,670.08, 217,821.68 and 103,351.18 is: 142,779.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,670.08 : 217,821.68 = 103,351.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,670.08/217,821.68 = 103,351.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,670.08x = 217,821.68 × 103,351.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,670.08x = 22,512,127,657.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,512,127,657.58/157,670.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,779.96

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