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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,799.14, 235,235.16 and 51,619.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,799.14, 235,235.16 and 51,619.02 is: 77,440.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,799.14 : 235,235.16 = 51,619.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,799.14/235,235.16 = 51,619.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,799.14x = 235,235.16 × 51,619.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,799.14x = 12,142,608,428.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,142,608,428.74/156,799.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,440.53

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