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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,944.57, 237,027.56 and 91,293

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,944.57, 237,027.56 and 91,293 is: 137,003.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,944.57 : 237,027.56 = 91,293 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,944.57/237,027.56 = 91,293/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,944.57x = 237,027.56 × 91,293
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,944.57x = 21,638,956,578.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,638,956,578.62/157,944.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,003.49

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