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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,029.70, 234,044.55 and 146,188.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,029.70, 234,044.55 and 146,188.20 is: 219,282.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,029.70 : 234,044.55 = 146,188.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,029.70/234,044.55 = 146,188.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,029.70x = 234,044.55 × 146,188.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,029.70x = 34,214,551,484.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,214,551,484.31/156,029.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,282.30

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