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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,715.08, 235,072.62 and 45,907.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,715.08, 235,072.62 and 45,907.08 is: 68,860.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,715.08 : 235,072.62 = 45,907.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,715.08/235,072.62 = 45,907.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,715.08x = 235,072.62 × 45,907.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,715.08x = 10,791,497,572.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,791,497,572.15/156,715.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,860.62

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