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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,778.30, 235,167.45 and 94,416.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,778.30, 235,167.45 and 94,416.70 is: 141,625.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,778.30 : 235,167.45 = 94,416.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,778.30/235,167.45 = 94,416.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,778.30x = 235,167.45 × 94,416.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,778.30x = 22,203,734,576.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,203,734,576.42/156,778.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,625.05

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