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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,966.70, 235,450.05 and 97,609.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,966.70, 235,450.05 and 97,609.90 is: 146,414.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,966.70 : 235,450.05 = 97,609.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,966.70/235,450.05 = 97,609.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,966.70x = 235,450.05 × 97,609.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,966.70x = 22,982,255,835.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,982,255,835.50/156,966.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,414.85

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