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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,711.97, 215,901.61 and 108,267.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,711.97, 215,901.61 and 108,267.49 is: 149,159.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,711.97 : 215,901.61 = 108,267.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,711.97/215,901.61 = 108,267.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,711.97x = 215,901.61 × 108,267.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,711.97x = 23,375,125,401.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,375,125,401.66/156,711.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,159.80

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