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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,926.78, 237,054.24 and 91,496.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,926.78, 237,054.24 and 91,496.70 is: 137,340.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,926.78 : 237,054.24 = 91,496.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,926.78/237,054.24 = 91,496.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,926.78x = 237,054.24 × 91,496.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,926.78x = 21,689,680,681.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,689,680,681.01/157,926.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,340.11

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