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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,426.74, 236,023.47 and 95,082.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,426.74, 236,023.47 and 95,082.66 is: 142,553.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,426.74 : 236,023.47 = 95,082.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,426.74/236,023.47 = 95,082.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,426.74x = 236,023.47 × 95,082.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,426.74x = 22,441,739,350.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,441,739,350.03/157,426.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,553.54

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