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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,924.14, 235,312.22 and 57,013.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,924.14, 235,312.22 and 57,013.88 is: 85,493.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,924.14 : 235,312.22 = 57,013.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,924.14/235,312.22 = 57,013.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,924.14x = 235,312.22 × 57,013.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,924.14x = 13,416,062,673.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,416,062,673.61/156,924.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,493.94

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