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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,732.72, 236,331.76 and 95,272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,732.72, 236,331.76 and 95,272 is: 142,746.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,732.72 : 236,331.76 = 95,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,732.72/236,331.76 = 95,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,732.72x = 236,331.76 × 95,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,732.72x = 22,515,799,438.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,515,799,438.72/157,732.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,746.54

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