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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,362.68, 236,249.80 and 93,437.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,362.68, 236,249.80 and 93,437.55 is: 140,278.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,362.68 : 236,249.80 = 93,437.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,362.68/236,249.80 = 93,437.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,362.68x = 236,249.80 × 93,437.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,362.68x = 22,074,602,266.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,074,602,266.40/157,362.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,278.51

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