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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,220.76, 234,282.66 and 56,368.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,220.76, 234,282.66 and 56,368.01 is: 84,534.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,220.76 : 234,282.66 = 56,368.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,220.76/234,282.66 = 56,368.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,220.76x = 234,282.66 × 56,368.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,220.76x = 13,206,046,150.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,206,046,150.29/156,220.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,534.52

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