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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,052.10, 233,682.15 and 85,852.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,052.10, 233,682.15 and 85,852.10 is: 128,560.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,052.10 : 233,682.15 = 85,852.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,052.10/233,682.15 = 85,852.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,052.10x = 233,682.15 × 85,852.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,052.10x = 20,062,103,310.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,062,103,310.02/156,052.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,560.29

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