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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,295.66, 233,773.68 and 144,950.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,295.66, 233,773.68 and 144,950.61 is: 216,804.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,295.66 : 233,773.68 = 144,950.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,295.66/233,773.68 = 144,950.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,295.66x = 233,773.68 × 144,950.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,295.66x = 33,885,637,517.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,885,637,517.94/156,295.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,804.72

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