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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,398.70, 236,007.48 and 93,381.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,398.70, 236,007.48 and 93,381.52 is: 140,018.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,398.70 : 236,007.48 = 93,381.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,398.70/236,007.48 = 93,381.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,398.70x = 236,007.48 × 93,381.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,398.70x = 22,038,737,213.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,038,737,213.77/157,398.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,018.55

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