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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,893.74, 233,679.71 and 156,129.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,893.74, 233,679.71 and 156,129.10 is: 232,540.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,893.74 : 233,679.71 = 156,129.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,893.74/233,679.71 = 156,129.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,893.74x = 233,679.71 × 156,129.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,893.74x = 36,484,203,785.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,484,203,785.08/156,893.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,540.85

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