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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,488.22, 235,965.03 and 95,027.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,488.22, 235,965.03 and 95,027.50 is: 142,379.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,488.22 : 235,965.03 = 95,027.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,488.22/235,965.03 = 95,027.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,488.22x = 235,965.03 × 95,027.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,488.22x = 22,423,166,888.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,423,166,888.33/157,488.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,379.96

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