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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,235.24, 234,363.82 and 62,741

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,235.24, 234,363.82 and 62,741 is: 94,115.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,235.24 : 234,363.82 = 62,741 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,235.24/234,363.82 = 62,741/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,235.24x = 234,363.82 × 62,741
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,235.24x = 14,704,220,430.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,704,220,430.62/156,235.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,115.90

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