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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,351.67, 236,233.31 and 93,426.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,351.67, 236,233.31 and 93,426.50 is: 140,261.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,351.67 : 236,233.31 = 93,426.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,351.67/236,233.31 = 93,426.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,351.67x = 236,233.31 × 93,426.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,351.67x = 22,070,451,460.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,070,451,460.17/157,351.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,261.94

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