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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,291, 234,475.38 and 45,483

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,291, 234,475.38 and 45,483 is: 68,235.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,291 : 234,475.38 = 45,483 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,291/234,475.38 = 45,483/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,291x = 234,475.38 × 45,483
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,291x = 10,664,643,708.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,664,643,708.54/156,291
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,235.81

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