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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,802.24, 235,238.64 and 51,617.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,802.24, 235,238.64 and 51,617.44 is: 77,437.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,802.24 : 235,238.64 = 51,617.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,802.24/235,238.64 = 51,617.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,802.24x = 235,238.64 × 51,617.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,802.24x = 12,142,416,385.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,142,416,385.88/156,802.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,437.77

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