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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,972.90, 235,459.35 and 93,987.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,972.90, 235,459.35 and 93,987.30 is: 140,980.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,972.90 : 235,459.35 = 93,987.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,972.90/235,459.35 = 93,987.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,972.90x = 235,459.35 × 93,987.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,972.90x = 22,130,188,566.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,130,188,566.26/156,972.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,980.95

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