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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,314.47, 236,177.52 and 93,389.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,314.47, 236,177.52 and 93,389.32 is: 140,206.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,314.47 : 236,177.52 = 93,389.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,314.47/236,177.52 = 93,389.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,314.47x = 236,177.52 × 93,389.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,314.47x = 22,056,458,462.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,056,458,462.41/157,314.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,206.16

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