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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,521.76, 236,015.24 and 95,061.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,521.76, 236,015.24 and 95,061.04 is: 142,430.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,521.76 : 236,015.24 = 95,061.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,521.76/236,015.24 = 95,061.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,521.76x = 236,015.24 × 95,061.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,521.76x = 22,435,854,170.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,435,854,170.25/157,521.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,430.19

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