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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,729.85, 235,195.58 and 86,659.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,729.85, 235,195.58 and 86,659.45 is: 130,044.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,729.85 : 235,195.58 = 86,659.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,729.85/235,195.58 = 86,659.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,729.85x = 235,195.58 × 86,659.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,729.85x = 20,381,919,605.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,381,919,605.23/156,729.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,044.91

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