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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,914.65, 235,371.98 and 137,231.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,914.65, 235,371.98 and 137,231.65 is: 205,847.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,914.65 : 235,371.98 = 137,231.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,914.65/235,371.98 = 137,231.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,914.65x = 235,371.98 × 137,231.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,914.65x = 32,300,485,179.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,300,485,179.17/156,914.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,847.48

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