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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,744, 234,885.54 and 92,636.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,744, 234,885.54 and 92,636.16 is: 138,818.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,744 : 234,885.54 = 92,636.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,744/234,885.54 = 92,636.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,744x = 234,885.54 × 92,636.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,744x = 21,758,894,465.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,758,894,465.13/156,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,818.04

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