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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,924, 235,491.84 and 58,428

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,924, 235,491.84 and 58,428 is: 87,681.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,924 : 235,491.84 = 58,428 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,924/235,491.84 = 58,428/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,924x = 235,491.84 × 58,428
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,924x = 13,759,317,227.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,759,317,227.52/156,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,681.41

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