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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,856.79, 235,260.47 and 130,372.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,856.79, 235,260.47 and 130,372.83 is: 195,538.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,856.79 : 235,260.47 = 130,372.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,856.79/235,260.47 = 130,372.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,856.79x = 235,260.47 × 130,372.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,856.79x = 30,671,572,609.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,671,572,609.17/156,856.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,538.70

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