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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,946.07, 237,029.81 and 91,294.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,946.07, 237,029.81 and 91,294.50 is: 137,005.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,946.07 : 237,029.81 = 91,294.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,946.07/237,029.81 = 91,294.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,946.07x = 237,029.81 × 91,294.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,946.07x = 21,639,517,532.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,639,517,532.57/157,946.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,005.74

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