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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,267.93, 234,408.38 and 45,459.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,267.93, 234,408.38 and 45,459.93 is: 68,191.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,267.93 : 234,408.38 = 45,459.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,267.93/234,408.38 = 45,459.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,267.93x = 234,408.38 × 45,459.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,267.93x = 10,656,188,318.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,656,188,318.91/156,267.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,191.78

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