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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,730.85, 235,197.08 and 86,660.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,730.85, 235,197.08 and 86,660.45 is: 130,046.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,730.85 : 235,197.08 = 86,660.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,730.85/235,197.08 = 86,660.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,730.85x = 235,197.08 × 86,660.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,730.85x = 20,382,284,791.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,382,284,791.49/156,730.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,046.41

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