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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,468.96, 234,342 and 94,001.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,468.96, 234,342 and 94,001.76 is: 140,785.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,468.96 : 234,342 = 94,001.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,468.96/234,342 = 94,001.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,468.96x = 234,342 × 94,001.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,468.96x = 22,028,560,441.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,028,560,441.92/156,468.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,785.50

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