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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,987.15, 235,480.73 and 94,001.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,987.15, 235,480.73 and 94,001.55 is: 141,002.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,987.15 : 235,480.73 = 94,001.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,987.15/235,480.73 = 94,001.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,987.15x = 235,480.73 × 94,001.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,987.15x = 22,135,553,615.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,135,553,615.13/156,987.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,002.33

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