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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,217, 234,396.90 and 85,033

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,217, 234,396.90 and 85,033 is: 127,588.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,217 : 234,396.90 = 85,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,217/234,396.90 = 85,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,217x = 234,396.90 × 85,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,217x = 19,931,471,597.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,931,471,597.70/156,217
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,588.36

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