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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,489.72, 235,967.28 and 95,029

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,489.72, 235,967.28 and 95,029 is: 142,382.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,489.72 : 235,967.28 = 95,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,489.72/235,967.28 = 95,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,489.72x = 235,967.28 × 95,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,489.72x = 22,423,734,651.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,423,734,651.12/157,489.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,382.21

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