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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,730.72, 236,328.76 and 95,270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,730.72, 236,328.76 and 95,270 is: 142,743.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,730.72 : 236,328.76 = 95,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,730.72/236,328.76 = 95,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,730.72x = 236,328.76 × 95,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,730.72x = 22,515,040,965.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,515,040,965.20/157,730.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,743.54

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