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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,272.94, 234,415.88 and 45,464.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,272.94, 234,415.88 and 45,464.94 is: 68,199.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,272.94 : 234,415.88 = 45,464.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,272.94/234,415.88 = 45,464.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,272.94x = 234,415.88 × 45,464.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,272.94x = 10,657,703,919.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,657,703,919.25/156,272.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,199.29

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