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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,855.48, 235,283.22 and 56,997.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,855.48, 235,283.22 and 56,997.06 is: 85,495.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,855.48 : 235,283.22 = 56,997.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,855.48/235,283.22 = 56,997.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,855.48x = 235,283.22 × 56,997.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,855.48x = 13,410,451,807.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,410,451,807.33/156,855.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,495.59

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