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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,027.60, 233,713.35 and 129,783.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,027.60, 233,713.35 and 129,783.60 is: 194,402.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,027.60 : 233,713.35 = 129,783.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,027.60/233,713.35 = 129,783.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,027.60x = 233,713.35 × 129,783.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,027.60x = 30,332,159,931.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,332,159,931.06/156,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,402.53

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