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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,465.84, 234,674.96 and 51,282.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,465.84, 234,674.96 and 51,282.48 is: 76,915.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,465.84 : 234,674.96 = 51,282.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,465.84/234,674.96 = 51,282.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,465.84x = 234,674.96 × 51,282.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,465.84x = 12,034,713,942.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,034,713,942.70/156,465.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,915.92

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