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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,739.70, 235,109.55 and 97,544.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,739.70, 235,109.55 and 97,544.90 is: 146,317.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,739.70 : 235,109.55 = 97,544.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,739.70/235,109.55 = 97,544.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,739.70x = 235,109.55 × 97,544.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,739.70x = 22,933,737,543.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,933,737,543.80/156,739.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,317.35

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