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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,960.90, 235,441.35 and 93,975.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,960.90, 235,441.35 and 93,975.30 is: 140,962.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,960.90 : 235,441.35 = 93,975.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,960.90/235,441.35 = 93,975.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,960.90x = 235,441.35 × 93,975.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,960.90x = 22,125,671,498.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,125,671,498.66/156,960.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,962.95

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