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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,515.72, 236,006.28 and 95,055

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,515.72, 236,006.28 and 95,055 is: 142,421.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,515.72 : 236,006.28 = 95,055 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,515.72/236,006.28 = 95,055/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,515.72x = 236,006.28 × 95,055
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,515.72x = 22,433,576,945.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,433,576,945.40/157,515.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,421.19

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