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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,355.97, 236,239.71 and 93,430.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,355.97, 236,239.71 and 93,430.77 is: 140,268.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,355.97 : 236,239.71 = 93,430.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,355.97/236,239.71 = 93,430.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,355.97x = 236,239.71 × 93,430.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,355.97x = 22,072,056,773.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,072,056,773.61/157,355.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,268.32

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