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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,753, 235,138.41 and 50,146.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,753, 235,138.41 and 50,146.32 is: 75,222.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,753 : 235,138.41 = 50,146.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,753/235,138.41 = 50,146.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,753x = 235,138.41 × 50,146.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,753x = 11,791,325,952.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,791,325,952.15/156,753
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,222.33

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