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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,963.15, 235,444.73 and 156,963.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,963.15, 235,444.73 and 156,963.15 is: 235,444.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,963.15 : 235,444.73 = 156,963.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,963.15/235,444.73 = 156,963.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,963.15x = 235,444.73 × 156,963.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,963.15x = 36,956,146,471.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,956,146,471.70/156,963.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,444.73

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