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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,964.16, 236,983.29 and 108,067.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,964.16, 236,983.29 and 108,067.74 is: 162,126.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,964.16 : 236,983.29 = 108,067.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,964.16/236,983.29 = 108,067.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,964.16x = 236,983.29 × 108,067.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,964.16x = 25,610,248,568.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,610,248,568.06/157,964.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,126.96

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