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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,168.61, 234,271.04 and 76,149.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,168.61, 234,271.04 and 76,149.72 is: 114,233.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,168.61 : 234,271.04 = 76,149.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,168.61/234,271.04 = 76,149.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,168.61x = 234,271.04 × 76,149.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,168.61x = 17,839,673,719.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,839,673,719.36/156,168.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,233.42

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