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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,664.90, 234,997.35 and 94,456.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,664.90, 234,997.35 and 94,456.90 is: 141,685.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,664.90 : 234,997.35 = 94,456.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,664.90/234,997.35 = 94,456.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,664.90x = 234,997.35 × 94,456.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,664.90x = 22,197,121,189.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,197,121,189.22/156,664.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,685.35

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