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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,949.65, 235,424.48 and 137,266.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,949.65, 235,424.48 and 137,266.65 is: 205,899.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,949.65 : 235,424.48 = 137,266.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,949.65/235,424.48 = 137,266.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,949.65x = 235,424.48 × 137,266.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,949.65x = 32,315,929,011.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,315,929,011.26/156,949.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,899.98

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