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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,441.13, 234,668.98 and 45,633.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,441.13, 234,668.98 and 45,633.13 is: 68,451.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,441.13 : 234,668.98 = 45,633.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,441.13/234,668.98 = 45,633.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,441.13x = 234,668.98 × 45,633.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,441.13x = 10,708,680,071.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,708,680,071.31/156,441.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,451.82

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