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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,325.72, 236,194.38 and 93,400.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,325.72, 236,194.38 and 93,400.56 is: 140,223.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,325.72 : 236,194.38 = 93,400.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,325.72/236,194.38 = 93,400.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,325.72x = 236,194.38 × 93,400.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,325.72x = 22,060,687,360.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,060,687,360.85/157,325.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,223.02

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