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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,023.90, 234,167.14 and 146,182.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,023.90, 234,167.14 and 146,182.40 is: 219,396.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,023.90 : 234,167.14 = 146,182.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,023.90/234,167.14 = 146,182.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,023.90x = 234,167.14 × 146,182.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,023.90x = 34,231,114,526.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,231,114,526.34/156,023.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,396.61

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