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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,985.60, 235,171.20 and 94,470.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,985.60, 235,171.20 and 94,470.40 is: 141,520.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,985.60 : 235,171.20 = 94,470.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,985.60/235,171.20 = 94,470.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,985.60x = 235,171.20 × 94,470.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,985.60x = 22,216,717,332.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,216,717,332.48/156,985.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,520.73

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