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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,324.59, 236,192.69 and 93,399.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,324.59, 236,192.69 and 93,399.44 is: 140,221.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,324.59 : 236,192.69 = 93,399.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,324.59/236,192.69 = 93,399.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,324.59x = 236,192.69 × 93,399.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,324.59x = 22,060,264,030.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,060,264,030.63/157,324.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,221.33

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