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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,337.60, 235,660.80 and 94,899.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,337.60, 235,660.80 and 94,899.20 is: 142,140.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,337.60 : 235,660.80 = 94,899.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,337.60/235,660.80 = 94,899.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,337.60x = 235,660.80 × 94,899.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,337.60x = 22,364,021,391.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,364,021,391.36/157,337.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,140.35

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