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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,891.76, 237,006.24 and 67,979

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,891.76, 237,006.24 and 67,979 is: 102,041.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,891.76 : 237,006.24 = 67,979 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,891.76/237,006.24 = 67,979/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,891.76x = 237,006.24 × 67,979
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,891.76x = 16,111,447,188.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,111,447,188.96/157,891.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,041.09

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