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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,233.46, 215,606.18 and 95,837.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,233.46, 215,606.18 and 95,837.44 is: 132,258.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,233.46 : 215,606.18 = 95,837.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,233.46/215,606.18 = 95,837.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,233.46x = 215,606.18 × 95,837.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,233.46x = 20,663,144,339.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,663,144,339.38/156,233.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,258.12

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