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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,487.70, 236,231.55 and 94,502.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,487.70, 236,231.55 and 94,502.10 is: 141,753.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,487.70 : 236,231.55 = 94,502.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,487.70/236,231.55 = 94,502.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,487.70x = 236,231.55 × 94,502.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,487.70x = 22,324,377,561.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,324,377,561.26/157,487.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,753.15

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