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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,768.48, 235,294.22 and 106,044.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,768.48, 235,294.22 and 106,044.84 is: 159,162.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,768.48 : 235,294.22 = 106,044.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,768.48/235,294.22 = 106,044.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,768.48x = 235,294.22 × 106,044.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,768.48x = 24,951,737,912.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,951,737,912.82/156,768.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,162.98

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