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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,963.96, 213,712.29 and 156,465.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,963.96, 213,712.29 and 156,465.72 is: 213,033.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,963.96 : 213,712.29 = 156,465.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,963.96/213,712.29 = 156,465.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,963.96x = 213,712.29 × 156,465.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,963.96x = 33,438,647,327.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,438,647,327.70/156,963.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,033.92

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