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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,133, 234,205.98 and 45,325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,133, 234,205.98 and 45,325 is: 67,989.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,133 : 234,205.98 = 45,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,133/234,205.98 = 45,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,133x = 234,205.98 × 45,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,133x = 10,615,386,043.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,615,386,043.50/156,133
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,989.38

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