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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,338.37, 233,375.52 and 137,421.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,338.37, 233,375.52 and 137,421.63 is: 205,137.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,338.37 : 233,375.52 = 137,421.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,338.37/233,375.52 = 137,421.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,338.37x = 233,375.52 × 137,421.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,338.37x = 32,070,844,360.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,070,844,360.50/156,338.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,137.38

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