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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,240, 234,399.96 and 45,432

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,240, 234,399.96 and 45,432 is: 68,159.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,240 : 234,399.96 = 45,432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,240/234,399.96 = 45,432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,240x = 234,399.96 × 45,432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,240x = 10,649,258,982.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,649,258,982.72/156,240
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,159.62

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