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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,459.88, 234,689.82 and 45,651.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,459.88, 234,689.82 and 45,651.88 is: 68,477.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,459.88 : 234,689.82 = 45,651.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,459.88/234,689.82 = 45,651.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,459.88x = 234,689.82 × 45,651.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,459.88x = 10,714,031,499.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,714,031,499.86/156,459.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,477.82

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