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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,430.24, 236,028.72 and 95,086.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,430.24, 236,028.72 and 95,086.16 is: 142,558.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,430.24 : 236,028.72 = 95,086.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,430.24/236,028.72 = 95,086.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,430.24x = 236,028.72 × 95,086.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,430.24x = 22,443,064,634.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,443,064,634.52/157,430.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,558.79

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