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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,031.04, 234,177.84 and 146,189.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,031.04, 234,177.84 and 146,189.54 is: 219,407.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,031.04 : 234,177.84 = 146,189.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,031.04/234,177.84 = 146,189.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,031.04x = 234,177.84 × 146,189.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,031.04x = 34,234,350,707.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,234,350,707.79/156,031.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,407.31

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