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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,614.26, 234,844.80 and 109,252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,614.26, 234,844.80 and 109,252 is: 163,824.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,614.26 : 234,844.80 = 109,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,614.26/234,844.80 = 109,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,614.26x = 234,844.80 × 109,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,614.26x = 25,657,264,089.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,657,264,089.60/156,614.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,824.57

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