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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,727.71, 235,091.57 and 110,188.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,727.71, 235,091.57 and 110,188.35 is: 165,282.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,727.71 : 235,091.57 = 110,188.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,727.71/235,091.57 = 110,188.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,727.71x = 235,091.57 × 110,188.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,727.71x = 25,904,351,646.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,904,351,646.27/156,727.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,282.53

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