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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,006.19, 233,797.23 and 65,974.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,006.19, 233,797.23 and 65,974.06 is: 98,871.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,006.19 : 233,797.23 = 65,974.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,006.19/233,797.23 = 65,974.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,006.19x = 233,797.23 × 65,974.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,006.19x = 15,424,552,479.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,424,552,479.85/156,006.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,871.41

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