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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,350.60, 235,680.30 and 94,912.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,350.60, 235,680.30 and 94,912.20 is: 142,159.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,350.60 : 235,680.30 = 94,912.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,350.60/235,680.30 = 94,912.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,350.60x = 235,680.30 × 94,912.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,350.60x = 22,368,935,769.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,368,935,769.66/157,350.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,159.84

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