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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,914.85, 235,372.28 and 109,675.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,914.85, 235,372.28 and 109,675.65 is: 164,513.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,914.85 : 235,372.28 = 109,675.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,914.85/235,372.28 = 109,675.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,914.85x = 235,372.28 × 109,675.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,914.85x = 25,814,607,252.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,814,607,252.60/156,914.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,513.48

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