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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,774.74, 236,496.03 and 94,629.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,774.74, 236,496.03 and 94,629.21 is: 141,844.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,774.74 : 236,496.03 = 94,629.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,774.74/236,496.03 = 94,629.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,774.74x = 236,496.03 × 94,629.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,774.74x = 22,379,432,132.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,379,432,132.18/157,774.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,844.21

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