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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,424.24, 236,019.72 and 95,080.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,424.24, 236,019.72 and 95,080.16 is: 142,549.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,424.24 : 236,019.72 = 95,080.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,424.24/236,019.72 = 95,080.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,424.24x = 236,019.72 × 95,080.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,424.24x = 22,440,792,740.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,440,792,740.76/157,424.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,549.79

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