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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,638.90, 234,958.35 and 94,430.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,638.90, 234,958.35 and 94,430.90 is: 141,646.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,638.90 : 234,958.35 = 94,430.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,638.90/234,958.35 = 94,430.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,638.90x = 234,958.35 × 94,430.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,638.90x = 22,187,328,453.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,187,328,453.02/156,638.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,646.35

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