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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,582.83, 234,913.13 and 45,774.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,582.83, 234,913.13 and 45,774.83 is: 68,673.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,582.83 : 234,913.13 = 45,774.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,582.83/234,913.13 = 45,774.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,582.83x = 234,913.13 × 45,774.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,582.83x = 10,753,108,590.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,753,108,590.52/156,582.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,673.61

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