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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,181.76, 234,314.10 and 81,279.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,181.76, 234,314.10 and 81,279.74 is: 121,941.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,181.76 : 234,314.10 = 81,279.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,181.76/234,314.10 = 81,279.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,181.76x = 234,314.10 × 81,279.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,181.76x = 19,044,989,126.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,044,989,126.33/156,181.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,941.19

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