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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,030.15, 234,045.23 and 146,188.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,030.15, 234,045.23 and 146,188.65 is: 219,282.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,030.15 : 234,045.23 = 146,188.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,030.15/234,045.23 = 146,188.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,030.15x = 234,045.23 × 146,188.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,030.15x = 34,214,755,481.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,214,755,481.70/156,030.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,282.98

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