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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,715.52, 236,696.88 and 110,020.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,715.52, 236,696.88 and 110,020.38 is: 165,116.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,715.52 : 236,696.88 = 110,020.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,715.52/236,696.88 = 110,020.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,715.52x = 236,696.88 × 110,020.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,715.52x = 26,041,480,682.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,041,480,682.41/157,715.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,116.79

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