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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,846.59, 236,828.70 and 94,712.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,846.59, 236,828.70 and 94,712.02 is: 142,103.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,846.59 : 236,828.70 = 94,712.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,846.59/236,828.70 = 94,712.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,846.59x = 236,828.70 × 94,712.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,846.59x = 22,430,525,399.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,430,525,399.83/157,846.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,103.33

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