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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,051.41, 234,982.64 and 93,043.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,051.41, 234,982.64 and 93,043.92 is: 139,213.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,051.41 : 234,982.64 = 93,043.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,051.41/234,982.64 = 93,043.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,051.41x = 234,982.64 × 93,043.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,051.41x = 21,863,705,957.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,863,705,957.55/157,051.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,213.69

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