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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,906.67, 235,285.89 and 56,997.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,906.67, 235,285.89 and 56,997.22 is: 85,468.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,906.67 : 235,285.89 = 56,997.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,906.67/235,285.89 = 56,997.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,906.67x = 235,285.89 × 56,997.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,906.67x = 13,410,641,635.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,410,641,635.23/156,906.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,468.91

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