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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,913.80, 236,870.70 and 95,705.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,913.80, 236,870.70 and 95,705.80 is: 143,558.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,913.80 : 236,870.70 = 95,705.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,913.80/236,870.70 = 95,705.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,913.80x = 236,870.70 × 95,705.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,913.80x = 22,669,899,840.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,669,899,840.06/157,913.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,558.70

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