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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,493.92, 234,787.68 and 110,989.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,493.92, 234,787.68 and 110,989.32 is: 166,517.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,493.92 : 234,787.68 = 110,989.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,493.92/234,787.68 = 110,989.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,493.92x = 234,787.68 × 110,989.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,493.92x = 26,058,924,947.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,058,924,947.58/156,493.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,517.17

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