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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,123.24, 235,567.14 and 94,779.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,123.24, 235,567.14 and 94,779.16 is: 142,097.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,123.24 : 235,567.14 = 94,779.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,123.24/235,567.14 = 94,779.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,123.24x = 235,567.14 × 94,779.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,123.24x = 22,326,855,652.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,326,855,652.80/157,123.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,097.73

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