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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,947.60, 235,114.20 and 94,432.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,947.60, 235,114.20 and 94,432.40 is: 141,463.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,947.60 : 235,114.20 = 94,432.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,947.60/235,114.20 = 94,432.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,947.60x = 235,114.20 × 94,432.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,947.60x = 22,202,398,180.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,202,398,180.08/156,947.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,463.76

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