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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,864.76, 216,363.92 and 103,132.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,864.76, 216,363.92 and 103,132.60 is: 142,251.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,864.76 : 216,363.92 = 103,132.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,864.76/216,363.92 = 103,132.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,864.76x = 216,363.92 × 103,132.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,864.76x = 22,314,173,615.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,314,173,615.79/156,864.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,251.03

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