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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,916.15, 235,374.23 and 137,233.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,916.15, 235,374.23 and 137,233.15 is: 205,849.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,916.15 : 235,374.23 = 137,233.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,916.15/235,374.23 = 137,233.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,916.15x = 235,374.23 × 137,233.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,916.15x = 32,301,147,011.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,301,147,011.72/156,916.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,849.73

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