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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,961.90, 236,967.48 and 94,767.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,961.90, 236,967.48 and 94,767.18 is: 142,165.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,961.90 : 236,967.48 = 94,767.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,961.90/236,967.48 = 94,767.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,961.90x = 236,967.48 × 94,767.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,961.90x = 22,456,739,831.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,456,739,831.31/157,961.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,165.55

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