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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,926.25, 236,913.97 and 94,731.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,926.25, 236,913.97 and 94,731.52 is: 142,112.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,926.25 : 236,913.97 = 94,731.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,926.25/236,913.97 = 94,731.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,926.25x = 236,913.97 × 94,731.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,926.25x = 22,443,219,880.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,443,219,880.17/157,926.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,112.03

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