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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,989.21, 235,466.30 and 43,145.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,989.21, 235,466.30 and 43,145.74 is: 64,713.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,989.21 : 235,466.30 = 43,145.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,989.21/235,466.30 = 43,145.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,989.21x = 235,466.30 × 43,145.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,989.21x = 10,159,367,377.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,159,367,377.16/156,989.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,713.80

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