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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,695.70, 235,043.55 and 154,362.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,695.70, 235,043.55 and 154,362.90 is: 231,544.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,695.70 : 235,043.55 = 154,362.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,695.70/235,043.55 = 154,362.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,695.70x = 235,043.55 × 154,362.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,695.70x = 36,282,004,004.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,282,004,004.30/156,695.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,544.35

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