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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,354.08, 236,236.88 and 93,428.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,354.08, 236,236.88 and 93,428.90 is: 140,265.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,354.08 : 236,236.88 = 93,428.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,354.08/236,236.88 = 93,428.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,354.08x = 236,236.88 × 93,428.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,354.08x = 22,071,350,189.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,071,350,189.50/157,354.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,265.51

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