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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,919.65, 235,379.48 and 137,236.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,919.65, 235,379.48 and 137,236.65 is: 205,854.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,919.65 : 235,379.48 = 137,236.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,919.65/235,379.48 = 137,236.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,919.65x = 235,379.48 × 137,236.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,919.65x = 32,302,690,627.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,302,690,627.76/156,919.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,854.98

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