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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,727.15, 235,090.73 and 94,519.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,727.15, 235,090.73 and 94,519.15 is: 141,778.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,727.15 : 235,090.73 = 94,519.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,727.15/235,090.73 = 94,519.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,727.15x = 235,090.73 × 94,519.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,727.15x = 22,220,575,972.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,220,575,972.48/156,727.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,778.73

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