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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,062.40, 235,593.60 and 94,854.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,062.40, 235,593.60 and 94,854.40 is: 142,281.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,062.40 : 235,593.60 = 94,854.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,062.40/235,593.60 = 94,854.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,062.40x = 235,593.60 × 94,854.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,062.40x = 22,347,089,571.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,347,089,571.84/157,062.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,281.60

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