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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,968.55, 235,452.83 and 78,236.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,968.55, 235,452.83 and 78,236.55 is: 117,354.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,968.55 : 235,452.83 = 78,236.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,968.55/235,452.83 = 78,236.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,968.55x = 235,452.83 × 78,236.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,968.55x = 18,421,016,715.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,421,016,715.75/156,968.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,354.83

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