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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,991.22, 235,319.07 and 114,194.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,991.22, 235,319.07 and 114,194.06 is: 171,169.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,991.22 : 235,319.07 = 114,194.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,991.22/235,319.07 = 114,194.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,991.22x = 235,319.07 × 114,194.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,991.22x = 26,872,039,998.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,872,039,998.72/156,991.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,169.06

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