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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,985.90, 235,478.85 and 137,302.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,985.90, 235,478.85 and 137,302.90 is: 205,954.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,985.90 : 235,478.85 = 137,302.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,985.90/235,478.85 = 137,302.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,985.90x = 235,478.85 × 137,302.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,985.90x = 32,331,928,993.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,331,928,993.67/156,985.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,954.35

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