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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,966.60, 236,604.30 and 95,528.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,966.60, 236,604.30 and 95,528.20 is: 143,083.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,966.60 : 236,604.30 = 95,528.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,966.60/236,604.30 = 95,528.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,966.60x = 236,604.30 × 95,528.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,966.60x = 22,602,382,891.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,602,382,891.26/157,966.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,083.30

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