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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,921.14, 235,307.72 and 57,010.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,921.14, 235,307.72 and 57,010.88 is: 85,489.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,921.14 : 235,307.72 = 57,010.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,921.14/235,307.72 = 57,010.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,921.14x = 235,307.72 × 57,010.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,921.14x = 13,415,100,187.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,415,100,187.99/156,921.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,489.44

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