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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,516.85, 236,007.97 and 95,056.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,516.85, 236,007.97 and 95,056.13 is: 142,422.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,516.85 : 236,007.97 = 95,056.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,516.85/236,007.97 = 95,056.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,516.85x = 236,007.97 × 95,056.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,516.85x = 22,434,002,859.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,434,002,859.68/157,516.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,422.88

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