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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,354.83, 236,238.01 and 93,429.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,354.83, 236,238.01 and 93,429.65 is: 140,266.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,354.83 : 236,238.01 = 93,429.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,354.83/236,238.01 = 93,429.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,354.83x = 236,238.01 × 93,429.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,354.83x = 22,071,634,948.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,071,634,948.02/157,354.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,266.65

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