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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,010.83, 234,022.06 and 43,688.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,010.83, 234,022.06 and 43,688.13 is: 65,533.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,010.83 : 234,022.06 = 43,688.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,010.83/234,022.06 = 43,688.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,010.83x = 234,022.06 × 43,688.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,010.83x = 10,223,985,357.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,223,985,357.18/156,010.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,533.82

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