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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,949.60, 234,886.80 and 94,664.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,949.60, 234,886.80 and 94,664.80 is: 141,672.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,949.60 : 234,886.80 = 94,664.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,949.60/234,886.80 = 94,664.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,949.60x = 234,886.80 × 94,664.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,949.60x = 22,235,511,944.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,235,511,944.64/156,949.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,672.94

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