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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,904.68, 235,282.88 and 56,995.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,904.68, 235,282.88 and 56,995.22 is: 85,465.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,904.68 : 235,282.88 = 56,995.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,904.68/235,282.88 = 56,995.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,904.68x = 235,282.88 × 56,995.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,904.68x = 13,409,999,507.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,409,999,507.83/156,904.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,465.90

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