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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,782.90, 235,174.35 and 45,974.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,782.90, 235,174.35 and 45,974.90 is: 68,962.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,782.90 : 235,174.35 = 45,974.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,782.90/235,174.35 = 45,974.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,782.90x = 235,174.35 × 45,974.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,782.90x = 10,812,117,223.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,812,117,223.82/156,782.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,962.35

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