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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,209.91, 234,266.44 and 56,357.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,209.91, 234,266.44 and 56,357.13 is: 84,518.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,209.91 : 234,266.44 = 56,357.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,209.91/234,266.44 = 56,357.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,209.91x = 234,266.44 × 56,357.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,209.91x = 13,202,583,931.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,202,583,931.93/156,209.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,518.22

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