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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,982.23, 235,481.51 and 51,809.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,982.23, 235,481.51 and 51,809.40 is: 77,716.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,982.23 : 235,481.51 = 51,809.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,982.23/235,481.51 = 51,809.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,982.23x = 235,481.51 × 51,809.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,982.23x = 12,200,155,744.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,200,155,744.19/156,982.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,716.79

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