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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,701.10, 235,152.45 and 86,630.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,701.10, 235,152.45 and 86,630.70 is: 130,001.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,701.10 : 235,152.45 = 86,630.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,701.10/235,152.45 = 86,630.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,701.10x = 235,152.45 × 86,630.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,701.10x = 20,371,421,350.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,371,421,350.22/156,701.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,001.78

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