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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,313.65, 234,278.12 and 88,902.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,313.65, 234,278.12 and 88,902.26 is: 133,243.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,313.65 : 234,278.12 = 88,902.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,313.65/234,278.12 = 88,902.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,313.65x = 234,278.12 × 88,902.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,313.65x = 20,827,854,336.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,827,854,336.55/156,313.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,243.99

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