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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,739.15, 235,108.73 and 94,531.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,739.15, 235,108.73 and 94,531.15 is: 141,796.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,739.15 : 235,108.73 = 94,531.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,739.15/235,108.73 = 94,531.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,739.15x = 235,108.73 × 94,531.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,739.15x = 22,225,098,621.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,225,098,621.94/156,739.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,796.73

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