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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,227, 234,380.46 and 45,419

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,227, 234,380.46 and 45,419 is: 68,140.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,227 : 234,380.46 = 45,419 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,227/234,380.46 = 45,419/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,227x = 234,380.46 × 45,419
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,227x = 10,645,326,112.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,645,326,112.74/156,227
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,140.12

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