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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,363.74, 215,795.22 and 130,825.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,363.74, 215,795.22 and 130,825.04 is: 180,549.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,363.74 : 215,795.22 = 130,825.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,363.74/215,795.22 = 130,825.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,363.74x = 215,795.22 × 130,825.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,363.74x = 28,231,418,288.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,231,418,288.31/156,363.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,549.65

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