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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,608.72, 236,413.08 and 95,147.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,608.72, 236,413.08 and 95,147.28 is: 142,720.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,608.72 : 236,413.08 = 95,147.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,608.72/236,413.08 = 95,147.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,608.72x = 236,413.08 × 95,147.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,608.72x = 22,494,061,518.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,494,061,518.42/157,608.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,720.92

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