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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,007.68, 233,799.49 and 65,975.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,007.68, 233,799.49 and 65,975.57 is: 98,873.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,007.68 : 233,799.49 = 65,975.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,007.68/233,799.49 = 65,975.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,007.68x = 233,799.49 × 65,975.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,007.68x = 15,425,054,618.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,425,054,618.46/156,007.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,873.69

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