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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,747.70, 235,121.55 and 116,830.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,747.70, 235,121.55 and 116,830.90 is: 175,246.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,747.70 : 235,121.55 = 116,830.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,747.70/235,121.55 = 116,830.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,747.70x = 235,121.55 × 116,830.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,747.70x = 27,469,462,295.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,469,462,295.90/156,747.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,246.35

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