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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,711.15, 235,066.73 and 45,903.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,711.15, 235,066.73 and 45,903.15 is: 68,854.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,711.15 : 235,066.73 = 45,903.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,711.15/235,066.73 = 45,903.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,711.15x = 235,066.73 × 45,903.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,711.15x = 10,790,303,137.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,790,303,137.68/156,711.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,854.73

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