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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,222.07, 234,233.78 and 132,537.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,222.07, 234,233.78 and 132,537.78 is: 198,722.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,222.07 : 234,233.78 = 132,537.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,222.07/234,233.78 = 132,537.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,222.07x = 234,233.78 × 132,537.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,222.07x = 31,044,823,368.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,044,823,368.35/156,222.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,722.39

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