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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,907.67, 235,287.39 and 56,998.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,907.67, 235,287.39 and 56,998.22 is: 85,470.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,907.67 : 235,287.39 = 56,998.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,907.67/235,287.39 = 56,998.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,907.67x = 235,287.39 × 56,998.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,907.67x = 13,410,962,418.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,410,962,418.45/156,907.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,470.41

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