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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,975.70, 235,389.35 and 57,066.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,975.70, 235,389.35 and 57,066.26 is: 85,572.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,975.70 : 235,389.35 = 57,066.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,975.70/235,389.35 = 57,066.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,975.70x = 235,389.35 × 57,066.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,975.70x = 13,432,789,848.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,432,789,848.33/156,975.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,572.42

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