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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,255, 234,382.56 and 43,947.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,255, 234,382.56 and 43,947.15 is: 65,920.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,255 : 234,382.56 = 43,947.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,255/234,382.56 = 43,947.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,255x = 234,382.56 × 43,947.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,255x = 10,300,445,521.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,300,445,521.70/156,255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,920.74

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