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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,744.60, 235,116.90 and 112,785.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,744.60, 235,116.90 and 112,785.90 is: 169,178.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,744.60 : 235,116.90 = 112,785.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,744.60/235,116.90 = 112,785.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,744.60x = 235,116.90 × 112,785.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,744.60x = 26,517,871,171.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,517,871,171.71/156,744.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,178.85

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