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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,998.60, 236,997.90 and 91,404.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,998.60, 236,997.90 and 91,404.45 is: 137,106.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,998.60 : 236,997.90 = 91,404.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,998.60/236,997.90 = 91,404.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,998.60x = 236,997.90 × 91,404.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,998.60x = 21,662,662,700.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,662,662,700.66/157,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,106.68

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