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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,308.28, 234,473.20 and 62,814

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,308.28, 234,473.20 and 62,814 is: 94,225.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,308.28 : 234,473.20 = 62,814 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,308.28/234,473.20 = 62,814/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,308.28x = 234,473.20 × 62,814
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,308.28x = 14,728,199,584.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,728,199,584.80/156,308.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,225.33

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