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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,247.60, 235,525.80 and 94,809.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,247.60, 235,525.80 and 94,809.20 is: 142,005.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,247.60 : 235,525.80 = 94,809.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,247.60/235,525.80 = 94,809.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,247.60x = 235,525.80 × 94,809.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,247.60x = 22,330,012,677.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,330,012,677.36/157,247.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,005.43

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