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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,431.62, 236,030.78 and 95,087.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,431.62, 236,030.78 and 95,087.54 is: 142,560.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,431.62 : 236,030.78 = 95,087.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,431.62/236,030.78 = 95,087.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,431.62x = 236,030.78 × 95,087.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,431.62x = 22,443,585,292.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,443,585,292.05/157,431.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,560.85

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