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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,926.11, 236,913.76 and 94,731.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,926.11, 236,913.76 and 94,731.38 is: 142,111.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,926.11 : 236,913.76 = 94,731.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,926.11/236,913.76 = 94,731.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,926.11x = 236,913.76 × 94,731.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,926.11x = 22,443,166,581.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,443,166,581.74/157,926.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,111.82

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