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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,906.68, 235,285.88 and 56,997.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,906.68, 235,285.88 and 56,997.24 is: 85,468.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,906.68 : 235,285.88 = 56,997.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,906.68/235,285.88 = 56,997.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,906.68x = 235,285.88 × 56,997.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,906.68x = 13,410,645,770.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,410,645,770.97/156,906.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,468.93

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