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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,975.90, 235,463.85 and 93,990.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,975.90, 235,463.85 and 93,990.30 is: 140,985.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,975.90 : 235,463.85 = 93,990.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,975.90/235,463.85 = 93,990.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,975.90x = 235,463.85 × 93,990.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,975.90x = 22,131,317,900.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,131,317,900.66/156,975.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,985.45

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