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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,004.80, 234,007.20 and 139,675.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,004.80, 234,007.20 and 139,675.20 is: 209,512.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,004.80 : 234,007.20 = 139,675.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,004.80/234,007.20 = 139,675.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,004.80x = 234,007.20 × 139,675.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,004.80x = 32,685,002,461.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,685,002,461.44/156,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,512.80

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