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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,155.84, 233,988.48 and 120,704

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,155.84, 233,988.48 and 120,704 is: 180,866.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,155.84 : 233,988.48 = 120,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,155.84/233,988.48 = 120,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,155.84x = 233,988.48 × 120,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,155.84x = 28,243,345,489.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,243,345,489.92/156,155.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,866.41

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