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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,917, 235,362.15 and 62,121.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,917, 235,362.15 and 62,121.40 is: 93,176.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,917 : 235,362.15 = 62,121.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,917/235,362.15 = 62,121.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,917x = 235,362.15 × 62,121.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,917x = 14,621,026,265.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,621,026,265.01/156,917
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,176.81

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