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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,338.27, 233,946.83 and 135,350.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,338.27, 233,946.83 and 135,350.51 is: 202,540.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,338.27 : 233,946.83 = 135,350.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,338.27/233,946.83 = 135,350.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,338.27x = 233,946.83 × 135,350.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,338.27x = 31,664,822,753.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,664,822,753.38/156,338.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,540.44

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