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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,042.60, 234,063.90 and 143,140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,042.60, 234,063.90 and 143,140.20 is: 214,710.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,042.60 : 234,063.90 = 143,140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,042.60/234,063.90 = 143,140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,042.60x = 234,063.90 × 143,140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,042.60x = 33,503,953,458.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,503,953,458.78/156,042.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,710.30

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