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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,924.90, 235,387.35 and 137,241.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,924.90, 235,387.35 and 137,241.90 is: 205,862.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,924.90 : 235,387.35 = 137,241.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,924.90/235,387.35 = 137,241.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,924.90x = 235,387.35 × 137,241.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,924.90x = 32,305,007,149.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,305,007,149.97/156,924.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,862.85

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