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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,842.83, 236,762.61 and 91,240.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,842.83, 236,762.61 and 91,240.58 is: 136,859.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,842.83 : 236,762.61 = 91,240.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,842.83/236,762.61 = 91,240.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,842.83x = 236,762.61 × 91,240.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,842.83x = 21,602,357,858.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,602,357,858.71/157,842.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,859.92

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