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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,260.30, 235,890.45 and 94,274.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,260.30, 235,890.45 and 94,274.70 is: 141,412.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,260.30 : 235,890.45 = 94,274.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,260.30/235,890.45 = 94,274.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,260.30x = 235,890.45 × 94,274.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,260.30x = 22,238,501,406.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,238,501,406.62/157,260.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,412.05

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