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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,718.90, 235,078.35 and 94,510.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,718.90, 235,078.35 and 94,510.90 is: 141,766.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,718.90 : 235,078.35 = 94,510.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,718.90/235,078.35 = 94,510.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,718.90x = 235,078.35 × 94,510.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,718.90x = 22,217,466,429.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,217,466,429.02/156,718.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,766.35

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