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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,023.70, 234,035.55 and 146,182.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,023.70, 234,035.55 and 146,182.20 is: 219,273.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,023.70 : 234,035.55 = 146,182.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,023.70/234,035.55 = 146,182.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,023.70x = 234,035.55 × 146,182.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,023.70x = 34,211,831,577.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,211,831,577.21/156,023.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,273.30

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