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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,958.65, 234,945.90 and 112,671.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,958.65, 234,945.90 and 112,671.90 is: 168,654.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,958.65 : 234,945.90 = 112,671.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,958.65/234,945.90 = 112,671.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,958.65x = 234,945.90 × 112,671.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,958.65x = 26,471,800,950.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,471,800,950.21/156,958.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,654.62

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