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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,729.65, 235,094.48 and 94,521.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,729.65, 235,094.48 and 94,521.65 is: 141,782.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,729.65 : 235,094.48 = 94,521.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,729.65/235,094.48 = 94,521.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,729.65x = 235,094.48 × 94,521.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,729.65x = 22,221,518,155.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,221,518,155.49/156,729.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,782.48

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