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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,571.32, 235,133.19 and 116,601.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,571.32, 235,133.19 and 116,601.17 is: 175,107.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,571.32 : 235,133.19 = 116,601.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,571.32/235,133.19 = 116,601.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,571.32x = 235,133.19 × 116,601.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,571.32x = 27,416,803,884.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,416,803,884.17/156,571.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,107.45

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