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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,092.21, 235,650.87 and 94,339.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,092.21, 235,650.87 and 94,339.89 is: 141,517.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,092.21 : 235,650.87 = 94,339.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,092.21/235,650.87 = 94,339.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,092.21x = 235,650.87 × 94,339.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,092.21x = 22,231,277,154.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,231,277,154.20/157,092.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,517.37

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