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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,652.08, 234,978.12 and 45,844.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,652.08, 234,978.12 and 45,844.08 is: 68,766.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,652.08 : 234,978.12 = 45,844.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,652.08/234,978.12 = 45,844.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,652.08x = 234,978.12 × 45,844.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,652.08x = 10,772,355,731.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,772,355,731.53/156,652.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,766.12

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