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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,823.23, 235,259.46 and 93,714.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,823.23, 235,259.46 and 93,714.63 is: 140,586.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,823.23 : 235,259.46 = 93,714.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,823.23/235,259.46 = 93,714.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,823.23x = 235,259.46 × 93,714.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,823.23x = 22,047,253,247.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,047,253,247.90/156,823.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,586.65

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