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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,933.15, 235,399.73 and 156,933.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,933.15, 235,399.73 and 156,933.15 is: 235,399.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,933.15 : 235,399.73 = 156,933.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,933.15/235,399.73 = 156,933.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,933.15x = 235,399.73 × 156,933.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,933.15x = 36,942,020,353.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,942,020,353.38/156,933.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,399.73

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