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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,147.99, 234,222.54 and 37,819.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,147.99, 234,222.54 and 37,819.41 is: 56,729.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,147.99 : 234,222.54 = 37,819.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,147.99/234,222.54 = 37,819.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,147.99x = 234,222.54 × 37,819.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,147.99x = 8,858,158,271.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,858,158,271.50/156,147.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,729.25

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