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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,063.40, 235,595.10 and 94,855.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,063.40, 235,595.10 and 94,855.40 is: 142,283.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,063.40 : 235,595.10 = 94,855.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,063.40/235,595.10 = 94,855.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,063.40x = 235,595.10 × 94,855.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,063.40x = 22,347,467,448.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,347,467,448.54/157,063.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,283.10

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