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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,727.80, 236,591.70 and 95,519.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,727.80, 236,591.70 and 95,519.80 is: 143,279.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,727.80 : 236,591.70 = 95,519.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,727.80/236,591.70 = 95,519.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,727.80x = 236,591.70 × 95,519.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,727.80x = 22,599,191,865.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,599,191,865.66/157,727.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,279.70

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