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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,041.90, 234,062.85 and 146,200.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,041.90, 234,062.85 and 146,200.40 is: 219,300.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,041.90 : 234,062.85 = 146,200.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,041.90/234,062.85 = 146,200.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,041.90x = 234,062.85 × 146,200.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,041.90x = 34,220,082,295.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,220,082,295.14/156,041.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,300.60

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