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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,878.28, 236,460.12 and 110,702.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,878.28, 236,460.12 and 110,702.62 is: 165,803.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,878.28 : 236,460.12 = 110,702.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,878.28/236,460.12 = 110,702.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,878.28x = 236,460.12 × 110,702.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,878.28x = 26,176,754,809.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,176,754,809.51/157,878.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,803.39

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