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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,170.71, 235,228.90 and 145,221.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,170.71, 235,228.90 and 145,221.13 is: 218,736.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,170.71 : 235,228.90 = 145,221.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,170.71/235,228.90 = 145,221.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,170.71x = 235,228.90 × 145,221.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,170.71x = 34,160,206,666.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,160,206,666.66/156,170.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,736.32

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