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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,050.91, 234,981.89 and 93,043.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,050.91, 234,981.89 and 93,043.42 is: 139,212.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,050.91 : 234,981.89 = 93,043.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,050.91/234,981.89 = 93,043.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,050.91x = 234,981.89 × 93,043.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,050.91x = 21,863,517,508.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,863,517,508.75/157,050.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,212.93

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