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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,716.52, 236,698.38 and 110,021.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,716.52, 236,698.38 and 110,021.38 is: 165,118.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,716.52 : 236,698.38 = 110,021.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,716.52/236,698.38 = 110,021.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,716.52x = 236,698.38 × 110,021.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,716.52x = 26,041,882,411.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,041,882,411.36/157,716.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,118.29

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