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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,785.78, 216,281.44 and 99,323.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,785.78, 216,281.44 and 99,323.72 is: 137,014.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,785.78 : 216,281.44 = 99,323.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,785.78/216,281.44 = 99,323.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,785.78x = 216,281.44 × 99,323.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,785.78x = 21,481,877,187.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,481,877,187.76/156,785.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,014.19

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