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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,436.80, 236,155.20 and 94,451.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,436.80, 236,155.20 and 94,451.20 is: 141,676.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,436.80 : 236,155.20 = 94,451.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,436.80/236,155.20 = 94,451.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,436.80x = 236,155.20 × 94,451.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,436.80x = 22,305,142,026.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,305,142,026.24/157,436.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,676.80

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