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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,070.60, 233,709.90 and 85,870.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,070.60, 233,709.90 and 85,870.60 is: 128,588.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,070.60 : 233,709.90 = 85,870.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,070.60/233,709.90 = 85,870.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,070.60x = 233,709.90 × 85,870.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,070.60x = 20,068,809,338.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,068,809,338.94/156,070.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,588.02

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