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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,007.82, 233,799.67 and 65,975.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,007.82, 233,799.67 and 65,975.69 is: 98,873.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,007.82 : 233,799.67 = 65,975.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,007.82/233,799.67 = 65,975.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,007.82x = 233,799.67 × 65,975.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,007.82x = 15,425,093,216.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,425,093,216.08/156,007.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,873.85

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