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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,740.65, 235,110.98 and 94,532.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,740.65, 235,110.98 and 94,532.65 is: 141,798.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,740.65 : 235,110.98 = 94,532.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,740.65/235,110.98 = 94,532.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,740.65x = 235,110.98 × 94,532.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,740.65x = 22,225,663,983.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,225,663,983.50/156,740.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,798.98

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