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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,972.90, 235,129.95 and 123,535.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,972.90, 235,129.95 and 123,535.02 is: 185,043.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,972.90 : 235,129.95 = 123,535.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,972.90/235,129.95 = 123,535.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,972.90x = 235,129.95 × 123,535.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,972.90x = 29,046,783,075.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,046,783,075.85/156,972.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,043.30

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