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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,785.70, 234,832.95 and 136,049.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,785.70, 234,832.95 and 136,049.70 is: 203,774.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,785.70 : 234,832.95 = 136,049.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,785.70/234,832.95 = 136,049.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,785.70x = 234,832.95 × 136,049.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,785.70x = 31,948,952,397.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,948,952,397.62/156,785.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,774.66

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