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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,972.91, 235,459.37 and 46,164.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,972.91, 235,459.37 and 46,164.91 is: 69,247.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,972.91 : 235,459.37 = 46,164.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,972.91/235,459.37 = 46,164.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,972.91x = 235,459.37 × 46,164.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,972.91x = 10,869,960,624.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,869,960,624.71/156,972.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,247.37

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