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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,622.10, 234,933.15 and 112,663.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,622.10, 234,933.15 and 112,663.40 is: 168,995.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,622.10 : 234,933.15 = 112,663.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,622.10/234,933.15 = 112,663.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,622.10x = 234,933.15 × 112,663.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,622.10x = 26,468,367,451.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,468,367,451.71/156,622.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,995.10

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