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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,823.66, 233,575.55 and 156,059.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,823.66, 233,575.55 and 156,059.04 is: 232,436.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,823.66 : 233,575.55 = 156,059.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,823.66/233,575.55 = 156,059.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,823.66x = 233,575.55 × 156,059.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,823.66x = 36,451,576,100.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,451,576,100.47/156,823.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,436.71

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