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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,782.22, 235,212.40 and 45,974.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,782.22, 235,212.40 and 45,974.22 is: 68,972.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,782.22 : 235,212.40 = 45,974.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,782.22/235,212.40 = 45,974.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,782.22x = 235,212.40 × 45,974.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,782.22x = 10,813,706,624.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,813,706,624.33/156,782.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,972.79

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