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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,362.62, 234,541.69 and 38,034.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,362.62, 234,541.69 and 38,034.17 is: 57,050.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,362.62 : 234,541.69 = 38,034.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,362.62/234,541.69 = 38,034.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,362.62x = 234,541.69 × 38,034.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,362.62x = 8,920,598,509.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,920,598,509.55/156,362.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,050.71

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