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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,995.80, 235,493.70 and 94,787.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,995.80, 235,493.70 and 94,787.80 is: 142,181.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,995.80 : 235,493.70 = 94,787.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,995.80/235,493.70 = 94,787.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,995.80x = 235,493.70 × 94,787.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,995.80x = 22,321,929,736.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,321,929,736.86/156,995.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,181.70

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