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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,121.59, 234,182.98 and 37,792.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,121.59, 234,182.98 and 37,792.74 is: 56,689.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,121.59 : 234,182.98 = 37,792.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,121.59/234,182.98 = 37,792.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,121.59x = 234,182.98 × 37,792.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,121.59x = 8,850,416,475.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,850,416,475.57/156,121.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,689.25

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