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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,050.41, 234,981.14 and 93,042.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,050.41, 234,981.14 and 93,042.92 is: 139,212.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,050.41 : 234,981.14 = 93,042.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,050.41/234,981.14 = 93,042.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,050.41x = 234,981.14 × 93,042.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,050.41x = 21,863,330,235.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,863,330,235.62/157,050.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,212.18

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