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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,955.70, 233,933.55 and 146,114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,955.70, 233,933.55 and 146,114.20 is: 219,171.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,955.70 : 233,933.55 = 146,114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,955.70/233,933.55 = 146,114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,955.70x = 233,933.55 × 146,114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,955.70x = 34,181,013,511.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,181,013,511.41/155,955.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,171.30

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