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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,172.88, 234,303.12 and 62,744.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,172.88, 234,303.12 and 62,744.24 is: 94,133.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,172.88 : 234,303.12 = 62,744.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,172.88/234,303.12 = 62,744.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,172.88x = 234,303.12 × 62,744.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,172.88x = 14,701,171,194.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,701,171,194.03/156,172.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,133.96

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