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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,979.52, 236,838.06 and 110,458.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,979.52, 236,838.06 and 110,458.74 is: 165,596.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,979.52 : 236,838.06 = 110,458.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,979.52/236,838.06 = 110,458.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,979.52x = 236,838.06 × 110,458.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,979.52x = 26,160,833,691.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,160,833,691.64/157,979.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,596.36

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