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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,724.65, 235,086.98 and 94,516.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,724.65, 235,086.98 and 94,516.65 is: 141,774.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,724.65 : 235,086.98 = 94,516.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,724.65/235,086.98 = 94,516.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,724.65x = 235,086.98 × 94,516.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,724.65x = 22,219,633,335.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,219,633,335.63/156,724.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,774.98

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