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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,979.10, 235,161.45 and 94,463.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,979.10, 235,161.45 and 94,463.90 is: 141,510.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,979.10 : 235,161.45 = 94,463.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,979.10/235,161.45 = 94,463.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,979.10x = 235,161.45 × 94,463.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,979.10x = 22,214,267,696.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,214,267,696.66/156,979.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,510.99

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