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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,426.60, 233,139.90 and 142,466.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,426.60, 233,139.90 and 142,466.60 is: 213,699.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,426.60 : 233,139.90 = 142,466.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,426.60/233,139.90 = 142,466.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,426.60x = 233,139.90 × 142,466.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,426.60x = 33,214,648,877.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,214,648,877.34/155,426.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,699.90

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