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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,455.16, 236,139.54 and 94,225.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,455.16, 236,139.54 and 94,225.54 is: 141,312.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,455.16 : 236,139.54 = 94,225.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,455.16/236,139.54 = 94,225.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,455.16x = 236,139.54 × 94,225.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,455.16x = 22,250,375,671.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,250,375,671.85/157,455.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,312.46

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