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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,742.65, 235,113.98 and 45,934.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,742.65, 235,113.98 and 45,934.65 is: 68,901.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,742.65 : 235,113.98 = 45,934.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,742.65/235,113.98 = 45,934.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,742.65x = 235,113.98 × 45,934.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,742.65x = 10,799,878,151.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,799,878,151.73/156,742.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,901.98

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