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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,261.20, 235,056.96 and 141,646.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,261.20, 235,056.96 and 141,646.36 is: 213,072.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,261.20 : 235,056.96 = 141,646.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,261.20/235,056.96 = 141,646.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,261.20x = 235,056.96 × 141,646.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,261.20x = 33,294,962,776.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,294,962,776.67/156,261.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,072.49

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