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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,224.82, 234,237.90 and 132,540.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,224.82, 234,237.90 and 132,540.53 is: 198,726.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,224.82 : 234,237.90 = 132,540.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,224.82/234,237.90 = 132,540.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,224.82x = 234,237.90 × 132,540.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,224.82x = 31,046,014,240.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,046,014,240.90/156,224.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,726.52

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