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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,819.89, 236,842.98 and 107,092.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,819.89, 236,842.98 and 107,092.41 is: 160,715.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,819.89 : 236,842.98 = 107,092.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,819.89/236,842.98 = 107,092.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,819.89x = 236,842.98 × 107,092.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,819.89x = 25,364,085,519.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,364,085,519.78/157,819.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,715.39

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