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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,029.03, 234,174.83 and 146,187.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,029.03, 234,174.83 and 146,187.53 is: 219,404.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,029.03 : 234,174.83 = 146,187.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,029.03/234,174.83 = 146,187.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,029.03x = 234,174.83 × 146,187.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,029.03x = 34,233,439,985.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,233,439,985.87/156,029.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,404.30

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