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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,886.76, 235,235.19 and 63,283.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,886.76, 235,235.19 and 63,283.16 is: 94,886.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,886.76 : 235,235.19 = 63,283.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,886.76/235,235.19 = 63,283.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,886.76x = 235,235.19 × 63,283.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,886.76x = 14,886,426,166.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,886,426,166.40/156,886.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,886.44

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