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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,987.90, 235,481.85 and 137,304.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,987.90, 235,481.85 and 137,304.90 is: 205,957.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,987.90 : 235,481.85 = 137,304.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,987.90/235,481.85 = 137,304.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,987.90x = 235,481.85 × 137,304.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,987.90x = 32,332,811,866.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,332,811,866.07/156,987.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,957.35

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