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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,779.72, 235,208.64 and 45,971.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,779.72, 235,208.64 and 45,971.72 is: 68,969.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,779.72 : 235,208.64 = 45,971.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,779.72/235,208.64 = 45,971.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,779.72x = 235,208.64 × 45,971.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,779.72x = 10,812,945,739.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,812,945,739.66/156,779.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,969.03

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