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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,967.55, 235,451.33 and 78,235.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,967.55, 235,451.33 and 78,235.55 is: 117,353.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,967.55 : 235,451.33 = 78,235.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,967.55/235,451.33 = 78,235.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,967.55x = 235,451.33 × 78,235.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,967.55x = 18,420,664,300.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,420,664,300.78/156,967.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,353.33

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