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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,955.90, 235,433.85 and 93,970.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,955.90, 235,433.85 and 93,970.30 is: 140,955.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,955.90 : 235,433.85 = 93,970.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,955.90/235,433.85 = 93,970.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,955.90x = 235,433.85 × 93,970.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,955.90x = 22,123,789,514.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,123,789,514.66/156,955.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,955.45

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