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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,962.65, 235,443.98 and 137,279.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,962.65, 235,443.98 and 137,279.65 is: 205,919.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,962.65 : 235,443.98 = 137,279.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,962.65/235,443.98 = 137,279.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,962.65x = 235,443.98 × 137,279.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,962.65x = 32,321,667,169.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,321,667,169.01/156,962.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,919.48

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