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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,439.13, 234,665.98 and 45,631.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,439.13, 234,665.98 and 45,631.13 is: 68,448.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,439.13 : 234,665.98 = 45,631.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,439.13/234,665.98 = 45,631.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,439.13x = 234,665.98 × 45,631.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,439.13x = 10,708,072,552.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,708,072,552.55/156,439.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,448.81

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