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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,783.10, 235,001.85 and 86,712.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,783.10, 235,001.85 and 86,712.70 is: 129,973.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,783.10 : 235,001.85 = 86,712.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,783.10/235,001.85 = 86,712.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,783.10x = 235,001.85 × 86,712.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,783.10x = 20,377,644,918.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,377,644,918.50/156,783.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,973.48

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