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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,268.91, 234,255.74 and 141,949.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,268.91, 234,255.74 and 141,949.53 is: 212,790.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,268.91 : 234,255.74 = 141,949.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,268.91/234,255.74 = 141,949.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,268.91x = 234,255.74 × 141,949.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,268.91x = 33,252,491,483.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,252,491,483.05/156,268.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,790.19

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