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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,979.65, 235,469.48 and 109,740.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,979.65, 235,469.48 and 109,740.45 is: 164,610.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,979.65 : 235,469.48 = 109,740.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,979.65/235,469.48 = 109,740.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,979.65x = 235,469.48 × 109,740.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,979.65x = 25,840,526,147.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,840,526,147.76/156,979.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,610.68

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