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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,002.40, 234,003.60 and 146,160.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,002.40, 234,003.60 and 146,160.90 is: 219,241.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,002.40 : 234,003.60 = 146,160.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,002.40/234,003.60 = 146,160.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,002.40x = 234,003.60 × 146,160.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,002.40x = 34,202,176,779.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,202,176,779.24/156,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,241.35

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