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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,778.70, 234,822.45 and 136,042.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,778.70, 234,822.45 and 136,042.70 is: 203,764.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,778.70 : 234,822.45 = 136,042.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,778.70/234,822.45 = 136,042.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,778.70x = 234,822.45 × 136,042.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,778.70x = 31,945,880,118.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,945,880,118.62/156,778.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,764.16

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