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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,491.09, 236,149.00 and 93,475.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,491.09, 236,149.00 and 93,475.25 is: 140,160.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,491.09 : 236,149.00 = 93,475.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,491.09/236,149.00 = 93,475.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,491.09x = 236,149.00 × 93,475.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,491.09x = 22,074,085,397.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,074,085,397.82/157,491.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,160.85

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