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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,298.69, 234,166.16 and 96,222.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,298.69, 234,166.16 and 96,222.61 is: 144,160.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,298.69 : 234,166.16 = 96,222.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,298.69/234,166.16 = 96,222.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,298.69x = 234,166.16 × 96,222.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,298.69x = 22,532,078,607.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,532,078,607.76/156,298.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,160.38

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