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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,335.60, 234,503.40 and 139,714.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,335.60, 234,503.40 and 139,714.40 is: 209,571.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,335.60 : 234,503.40 = 139,714.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,335.60/234,503.40 = 139,714.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,335.60x = 234,503.40 × 139,714.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,335.60x = 32,763,501,828.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,763,501,828.96/156,335.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,571.60

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