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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,005.55, 233,796.31 and 65,973.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,005.55, 233,796.31 and 65,973.44 is: 98,870.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,005.55 : 233,796.31 = 65,973.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,005.55/233,796.31 = 65,973.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,005.55x = 233,796.31 × 65,973.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,005.55x = 15,424,347,249.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,424,347,249.56/156,005.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,870.50

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