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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,430.87, 236,029.66 and 95,086.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,430.87, 236,029.66 and 95,086.79 is: 142,559.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,430.87 : 236,029.66 = 95,086.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,430.87/236,029.66 = 95,086.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,430.87x = 236,029.66 × 95,086.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,430.87x = 22,443,301,296.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,443,301,296.33/157,430.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,559.73

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