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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,987.45, 235,481.18 and 94,001.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,987.45, 235,481.18 and 94,001.85 is: 141,002.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,987.45 : 235,481.18 = 94,001.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,987.45/235,481.18 = 94,001.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,987.45x = 235,481.18 × 94,001.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,987.45x = 22,135,666,560.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,135,666,560.18/156,987.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,002.78

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