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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,028.03, 234,173.33 and 146,186.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,028.03, 234,173.33 and 146,186.53 is: 219,402.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,028.03 : 234,173.33 = 146,186.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,028.03/234,173.33 = 146,186.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,028.03x = 234,173.33 × 146,186.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,028.03x = 34,232,986,531.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,232,986,531.24/156,028.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,402.80

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