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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,652.90, 234,979.35 and 45,844.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,652.90, 234,979.35 and 45,844.90 is: 68,767.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,652.90 : 234,979.35 = 45,844.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,652.90/234,979.35 = 45,844.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,652.90x = 234,979.35 × 45,844.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,652.90x = 10,772,604,802.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,772,604,802.82/156,652.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,767.35

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