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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,519.76, 236,012.24 and 95,059.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,519.76, 236,012.24 and 95,059.04 is: 142,427.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,519.76 : 236,012.24 = 95,059.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,519.76/236,012.24 = 95,059.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,519.76x = 236,012.24 × 95,059.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,519.76x = 22,435,096,962.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,435,096,962.65/157,519.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,427.19

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