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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,467.61, 234,639.99 and 55,244.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,467.61, 234,639.99 and 55,244.07 is: 82,844.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,467.61 : 234,639.99 = 55,244.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,467.61/234,639.99 = 55,244.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,467.61x = 234,639.99 × 55,244.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,467.61x = 12,962,468,032.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,962,468,032.36/156,467.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,844.42

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