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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,670.78, 235,006.17 and 94,734.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,670.78, 235,006.17 and 94,734.94 is: 142,102.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,670.78 : 235,006.17 = 94,734.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,670.78/235,006.17 = 94,734.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,670.78x = 235,006.17 × 94,734.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,670.78x = 22,263,295,414.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,263,295,414.58/156,670.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,102.41

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