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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,518.47, 236,010.40 and 95,057.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,518.47, 236,010.40 and 95,057.75 is: 142,425.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,518.47 : 236,010.40 = 95,057.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,518.47/236,010.40 = 95,057.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,518.47x = 236,010.40 × 95,057.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,518.47x = 22,434,617,600.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,434,617,600.60/157,518.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,425.31

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